麻豆传媒

Courage To Stand

Undergraduate Student Government hosts Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine

麻豆传媒's Undergraduate Student Government represents the undergraduate student body. On Oct. 25, student government welcomed members of and Students for Justice in Palestine for both student groups to present their concerns about the Israel-Hamas war in a respectful environment.

Students from Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine at Undergraduate Student Government Meeting Oct. 25

One of the main conversation points among the students was a lack of response from student government. Students and members of both groups want to know where the organization stands concerning the Israel-Hamas war.

Students from Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine at Undergraduate Student Government Meeting Oct. 25

Students for Justice in Palestine urged Undergraduate Student Government to make a statement condemning the Israeli government. Hillel members asked the student government to consider the varying views among Kent State students prior to releasing a statement if they felt one was necessary.

Students from Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine at Undergraduate Student Government Meeting Oct. 25

鈥淚鈥檓 very proud of the students who came out to our meeting this past Wednesday to deliver public contributions,鈥 said Julie Buonaiuto, student body president and senior marketing major. 鈥淚'm always grateful for an opportunity to hear students' voices, and I believe it takes a tremendous amount of courage to stand at the podium and speak your mind like those students did.鈥

Students from Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine at Undergraduate Student Government Meeting Oct. 25

Buonaiuto expressed gratitude for the respectful environment provided and the passion students exhibited.

Students from Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine at Undergraduate Student Government Meeting Oct. 25

POSTED: Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:40 AM
Updated: Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:45 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Cassidy Grentz, Flash Communications