BREAKING: Black Lives Matter rally happening at the amphitheater

President Schill is speaking and hundreds of students are there

Several hundred students are in the amphitheater for a Black Lives Matter rally.

The rally is organized by the Black Student Union, who met with student organizers to express their perspectives on supporting black students on campus.

Students listening to student organizers

“If you need a hug, a chocolate, a shoulder to cry on we are here for you,” said university President Michael Schill.

Students look on to the Black Lives Matter rally on Friday

Organizers are also called on those of white descent and those of privilege to stand up for their black brothers.

The rally ended with a student leader asking for demands needing to be met.

More to follow.

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