Indiana University Bloomington protests continued through the weekend. Catch up on the news
On college campuses around Indiana and beyond, students have staged demonstrations over the Gaza conflict. In Bloomington, several people were arrested and faculty members spoke out against the administration for quietly changing a rule and the police response to a protest in Dunn Meadow.
What's the policy for assembling in Dunn Meadow at IU?
Below is the policy, retrieved April 29, 2024, from the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Affairs. It's been in place since 1969. IU officials quietly changed its on-campus events policy to require tents and other "structures" to receive prior approval from the university.
Tensions were mounting at IU before protests
Earlier this month, hundreds of IU faculty members voted 'no confidence' in President Pamela Whitten. Here's a look at what happen and what led to the vote.
April 17: Hundreds of IU faculty members vote 'no confidence' in President Pamela Whitten
April 17:What does 'no confidence' vote mean?
Feb. 13:Community responds to cancellation of Palestinian artist's exhibit
What happened during Indiana University Bloomington protests?
Here's a look at reporting from the Herald-Times in Bloomington and IndyStar about the recent events:
▶ April 28: 'Serious First Amendment problem': IU changes a free assembly policy
▶ April 28: Faculty voice condemnation of IU actions
▶ April 27: IU changed its policy a day before a protest
▶ April 27: Reports: State police in riot gear dismantle protest camp
▶ April 27: Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel protests continue at Indiana University following arrests
▶ April 26: Scores of people rally Friday, a day after 33 arrested
▶ April 25: State police detain pro-Palestine protesters
Contributing: The Herald Times' Boris Ladwig, Laura Lane and Carol Kugler; and IndyStar's Tony Cook and Bradley Hohulin.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IU Bloomington protest: Here's what's been happening on campus
