Pointlife
There is always more than one side to every story. This student takes part in one of the recent protests that took place on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus.
Protests essential to full college experience
The Pointer
skrez305@uwsp.edu
Vital parts to the college life: pizza, all-nighters and protests?
Protests and demonstrations on campus are an “essential part of the college experience,” said Amy Zandler, a sophomore.
The most notable protests are undoubtedly the loudest ones. So far this school year on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s campus, the most memorable protests and demonstrations were the anti-abortion and the peace train.
Each of these events were very different. The anti-abortion protest was done by people not affiliated with UW-SP, on public walkways throughout and around campus, and were outwardly against an issue.
The peace train was a demonstration done by UW-SP students, on campus, during Homecoming week supporting the idea of peace.
With these events done by different groups of people, Christopher Roubique, a sophomore, said, “Provided they don’t impede the students, I don’t mind who does it.”
Whether it’s the students or other groups doing them, Zandler said that it is up to the students if they want more of a variety of demonstrations around campus.
She also said that as long as the protesters and demonstrators are on public property and are respectful, they have the right to express freedom of speech.
Roubique had a different attitude toward the protests. He said, “They’re going about things the wrong way, making me dislike them and not care about their cause.”
Some students believe these protests and demonstrations are a necessary part of the atmosphere on campus.
“While we may not agree with everyone, it is important to respect their viewpoints, as long as they [do] the same,” said Zandler.
