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Stanford Students Are Hungry (for Justice): A Campus Protest That's Making Waves

At the Unity Rally, a march against antisemitism held in San Francisco, an activist holds up a sign stating "STAND AGAINST HATE", while another holds up a sign state stating "FOR A CEASEFIRE ASK FOR YAHYA SINWAR" as a statement against Hamas efforts to block a durable, honest ceasefire. Other demonstrators hold up Israeli flags.

When Stanford students decide to take a stand, they don’t just whisper - they roar. This week, dozens of passionate activists launched a hunger strike at White Plaza, turning up the heat on university leadership with demands for divestment from Israel and concrete support for Palestinians in Gaza.

A Bold Stand for Change

These students aren’t just sitting around waiting for change - they’re creating it. By maintaining a daily presence and refusing meals, they’re sending a powerful message about solidarity, human rights, and the urgent need for institutional accountability.

Beyond Campus Walls

What started as a campus protest is quickly becoming a movement that challenges systemic complicity. The activists are demanding that Stanford critically examine its financial investments and take a moral stance on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Making Their Voices Heard

With unwavering determination, these students are proving that grassroots activism isn’t just alive - it’s thriving. Their hunger strike represents a profound commitment to justice, challenging the university to align its actions with its stated values of social responsibility and ethical leadership.

AUTHOR: tgc

SOURCE: The Mercury News