Students Stage Protest
Nicole Lockley
Issue date: 11/2/09 Section: News
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Carrying signs that read: "Justice is what love looks like in public," and "Sodexo is poisoning us," the protests were held after Amelia Sherwood, a Lincoln University junior, found a moth in her salad last month.
The discovery of the moth in Sherwood's cafeteria food is the latest in a series of concerns about a range of issues from the shut-down of the library to allegations of excessive abuse by the Department of Public Safety.
Sherwood and the protesters said that they have been ignored and their only course of action was to stage a protest and walk-out.
"This is symbolic because Lincoln University walks out on us all the time," said Sherwood. "Why can't we walk out on them for a mere hour or two?"
Sherwood, who was suspended on October 23 led the protest in front of Lincoln's front gates on Wednesday because she was prohibited from coming on campus. She was found guilty after a October 20 Judiciary Hearing with assaulting and using obscene language toward a public safety officer after the moth incident.
Last month, more than a hundred students came to Sherwood's defense, packing the Dickey Hall Auditorium to voice their complaints. A mass text message began to circulate on October 25 calling for students to stand together in Sherwood's cause. Black wrist bands were to be worn on Monday, October 26, and a walk-out was scheduled at 11:15am on October 28. The protests also attracted the attention of the local media.
Most students did not turn out for the scheduled protest and some have privately expressed concerns about Sherwood's tactics.
"I'm upset a lot of people haven't turned out. Lincoln University has put fear into the students," said Sherwood. "Lincoln University, when will we fulfill our legacy?" Washington shouted toward the university.
A Lincoln University spokeswoman said that the university supports the students' right to protest.
"Students can exercise freedom of speech," said Ashley Gabb, the assistant director of public relations. "We're just conflicted in the situation."
In a recent interview with The Lincolnian editorial board, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Lincoln's President said that the university is actively working to ensure that student concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
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Lolita
posted 11/03/09 @ 12:50 PM EST
All problems have solution and the best is TO TALK no violence allowed guys!!! everybody makes mistakes and can have second chances..services @ LU deserve a 2nd opportunity to be better and all together build a better enviroment. (Continued…)
LUStudentJournalist'10
posted 11/03/09 @ 8:15 PM EST
LU student's poor attendance at the protest in no ways means there are not serious issues at Lincoln. The FACT is Lincoln Students do not believe THEY can make the change, and some honestly do not care, because they are just dealing and grinding to just get beyond LU. (Continued…)
Long distance moving Las Vegas
posted 11/09/09 @ 12:57 PM EST
Quote:
"Students can exercise freedom of speech," said Ashley Gabb, the assistant director of public relations. "We're just conflicted in the situation. (Continued…)
Paper writers
posted 1/02/10 @ 5:40 AM EST
Most students did not turn out for the scheduled protest and some have privately expressed concerns about Sherwood's tactics.
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