University of North Florida administrators are proposing new rules for on-campus protests.
The group of protesters back in May had created an encampment. However, under UNF ’s proposed rules, “Camping with or without a tent or other structure, including overnight sleeping, or the use of mattresses, comforter, and bags, without prior approval is not permitted.”
The new rules are also more specific regarding the signage held during protests as signs can’t exceed 24′' x 36′', and they can only be made of foam, cardboard, or paper. The new rule also states “all signs, banners, or flags must always be in the possession of a person.”“Well, personally, I’m not huge on the whole protesting thing. I don’t mind if, like, you have a cause, go ahead, protest your cause. But on campus, it’s kind of annoying, because if they’re setting up all their stuff, it’s like, kind of gets in the way of our college life. I would keep that stuff off campus personally, but they don’t bother me,” UNF student Grace Ward said.
“I think that protesting is a necessity in this country because there’s a lot of issues going on right now,” Ian Diaz, a freshman student, said. The new regulation also states that any gathering with more than 50 people has to be approved by the administrators.The use of bullhorns or any device that amplifies sound is banned for any spontaneous event. And if they want to use it during a scheduled event, that must also be part of the request to school administrators.Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
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