Content on Protest:
November 17, 2011
The Virginia Citizens Defense League protested for concealed carry on campus while the organization Students for Gun Free Schools protested against guns on college campuses. Both groups congregated in front of Squires Student Center on November 17, 2011.
Students protest Egyptian government
January 28, 2011
Students braved the cold Friday afternoon to raise awareness and support for the Egyptians protesting President Mubarak's thirty-year rule.
Student counter-protest moved to GLC plaza
April 1, 2010
With guidance from university administrators, Virginia Tech student representatives are moving the location of a counter-protest against the Westboro Baptist Church to the Graduate Life Center Plaza neighboring Squires Student Center.
March 29, 2010
This is in reference to the upcoming protest by Westboro Baptist Church.
Column: Iranian crisis represents a new era in social protest
June 25, 2009
Thomas Jefferson once said, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." We are about to see how refreshed that tree really might become in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Editorial: Protest brings real awareness to Tech
June 24, 2009
Have you ever walked into Squires and seen one of the many "awareness" flags that decorate the main entrance?
Iranian students call for fair election
June 24, 2009
Iranian students held a protest Tuesday afternoon in front of Burruss Hall, engaging the community in the call for a presidential re-election in Iran.
Gallery: Students protest Iranian election
June 24, 2009
Approximately 60 students gathered in front of Burruss Hall to protest the results of Iran's presidential election.
Video: Iranian Society protests election
June 24, 2009
On a hot summer day, dozens of Iranian students, family, and friends gathered in front of Burruss Hall to voice their dissatisfaction with the Iranian government
Iranian protest limited to Burruss gathering
June 21, 2009
Iranian students at Virginia Tech will hold a protest Tuesday against election fraud and in support of victims of recent violence in Iran.
