Polisky stepped down after students and faculty called on the University to reconsider the hiring decision.
For former cheerleader Erika Carter (SESP ‘18), whose petition to reconsider the University’s decision to promote Polisky garnered over 1,300 signatures, the resignation was a relief.
“I feel like my efforts had been actually going toward something, but then at the same time, I know that the fight is not over,” Carter said.
Carter was among the over 200 faculty, staff, students, alumni and Evanston community members who marched Friday to protest the appointment. NU Community Not Cops also hosted a Saturday noise demonstration in solidarity with NU cheerleaders who had raised concerns about Polisky’s appointment.
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