University of Missouri protests grow after athletes jump in

Students called for Wolfe’s resignation, arguing he failed to respond to the racial abuse on campus.

“There was never any talk of anyone losing their job”, Rhoades said. It also means that Jonathan Butler can start eating again, so he can be healthy for the ongoing battles that are still to come. The students pressed him and he eventually said: “Systematic oppression is because you don’t believe that you have the equal opportunity for success”. Students, especially those connected with “Concerned Student 1950” were said to feel that the response was “insufficient”.

– More support for those on campus who have experienced discrimination. “I’m going to support them”.

Allen knew it was a big issue, and had seen students becoming aware of it, but said he did not think the university knew what a big issue it was.

“As a board, we have taken an oath to maintain the standard of excellence and source of pride that the University of Missouri is for all Missourians”, Cupps said.

The reporter gets into a heated exchange with one woman about first amendment rights and later about personal space and respect.

The tweet was accompanied by a photo of the players’ statement of protest and a photo of the players linking arms.

Butler’s hunger strike was highly publicized, but it was perhaps the football team that brought the issue to its tipping point and pushed Wolfe out of office. By 8 p.m., sophomore safety Anthony Sherrils announced the team would “no longer participate in any football related activities until Wolfe resigns or is removed to due to his negligence towards marginalized students’ experiences”. The Missouri Students Association’s (MSA) letter echoed a growing student-led protest movement sparked by a series of racially charged incidents against African-Americans on the Columbia, Missouri, campus, which many said were ignored by the school’s administration. I thought and prayed over this decision; It is the right thing to do.

Shortly after Wolfe’s announcement, Pinkel said team activities were resuming immediately and Saturday’s game was on. He didn’t provide details of that or the number they agreed upon. A swelling crowd of more than 150 students gathered on campus Sunday night to pray, sign and read Bible verses. The complaints came to a head two days ago, when at least 30 black football players announced that they would not play until the president left.

“I am aware of the level of importance this issue has raised, but I was not aware it would go to this level”, Allen said. Team spokesman Chad Moller said the team hadn’t shown enough interest.

“I don’t want to make this about me, because journalism is good when it’s collaborative and not antagonistic”, Tai lamented. In a statement, Gov. Jay Nixon called Wolfe’s resignation “a necessary step toward healing and reconciliation on the University of Missouri campus”. If Missouri is forced to cancel the game scheduled for Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium, it would have to pay BYU $1 million, according to contractual terms.