Progressive Students of Milwaukee

Student Rally Draws Crowd

This past March 20th marked the fifth anniversary of the Iraq occupation. Preceding the date was a student rally formed by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Campus Coalition Against the War on March 13th.

Thursday’s sunny day rally began at noon in Spaights Plaza, introducing the crowd with a series of speeches made by student members of each organization involved with the coalition, as well as various chants. The organizations included: Jews for Justice, Progressive Students of Milwaukee (PSM), Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Latin America Solidarity Committee, Democracy Matters and Art Students Advocating Peace.

A crowd of about 150 people showed up, including students, community members and veterans. Also in the crowd were about seven or eight student counter protesters who held signs but were drown out by the masses.

Following the speeches the crowd flooded into the Union, starting on the first floor and ending up in the concourse, yelling chants and holding signs. Even George W. Bush, dressed in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs, joined the march - a costume provided by Peace Action to PSM and SDS.

For photos and other information about the rally, or student groups involved, check out the event's Facebook or the Campus Coalition Against the War Facebook group.


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	Student Rally Draws Crowd This past March 20th marked the fifth anniversary of the Iraq occupation. Preceding the date was a student rally formed by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Campus Coalition Against the War on March 13th. Thursday’s sunny day rally began at noon in Spaights Plaza, introducing the crowd with a series of speeches made by student members of each organization involved with the coalition, as well as various chants. The organizations included: Jews for Justice, Progressive Students of Milwaukee (PSM), Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Latin America Solidarity Committee, Democracy Matters and Art Students Advocating Peace. A crowd of about 150 people showed up, including students, community members and veterans. Also in the crowd were about seven or eight student counter protesters who held signs but were drown out by the masses. Following the speeches the crowd flooded into the Union, starting on the first floor and ending up in the concourse, yelling chants and holding signs. Even George W. Bush, dressed in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs, joined the march - a costume provided by Peace Action to PSM and SDS. For photos and other information about the rally, or student groups involved, check out the event's Facebook or the Campus Coalition Against the War Facebook group.	Upcoming Events