Fresno State students execute a peaceful protest on May 1 as part of the national movement of student activism calling for their universities to sever all ties with Israel. The watermelon on some of the signs represents a symbol of Palestinian resistance and a global sign of solidarity, according to AP News.

Photo essay: Fresno State students participate in national surge of activism in solidarity with Palestine

By Blake Wolf, Multimedia reporter • May 3, 2024

Students for Palestinian Liberation at Fresno State (SPL) organized and executed a peaceful sit-in on May 1 in the Peace Garden on campus. Hundreds of Fresno State students and faculty members attended in solidarity with Palestine. The sit-in lasted a few hours and remained civil the entire time. Fresno State is one of the many collegiate campuses displaying movements of activism in a national effort.

Donate to The Collegian

$595

$1500

Contributed

Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Fresno State Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.