by Dani Anguiano in Arcata on (#6MR5T)
It was supposed to be a celebration of graduation, but instead students are taking stock of a historic week of activismThe week at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, was supposed to be a celebratory one. In other years, the campus would be buzzing with activity around finals and commencement. Final-year students would be preparing to salute their alma mater goodbye.Instead, the Cal Poly campus on this rugged part of California's coast sat empty. Classes were held remotely, with students and professors unable to come on to campus. On Wednesday, graduating students were taking photos on the edges of campus, smiling in their caps and gowns. Just out of frame were the orange barriers and police cars blocking entrances. Continue reading...