Hate in the Tunnel at the University of Rochester

On the University of Rochester campus it is a custom for student groups to paint the tunnel of the academic quad to advertise for upcoming events or make various political statements. In preparation for the peaceful sit-in and occupation of Goergen Hall in solidarity with the people of Gaza, students had used black paint and stencils to write “NO WAR IN GAZA” and peace symbols, as well as details about the place and time of the event.

I was shocked, however, to notice that someone else had defaced these statements with white paint, covering the words “WAR IN” so that the statement would read “NO GAZA.” There were also white Stars of David painted in various positions and even a giant “X” through one of the peace symbols. I took some pictures and walked away shaking my head.

For the whole story check out: RiseUpRochester.org

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Related Information: Gaza display on Cornell’s Arts Quad: Sabotaged | UR Occupation Ends: Students Negotiate with Administration and Declare Victory | UR-SDS Occupies University of Rochester in Solidarity with People of Gaza | Occupation at New York University