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Maise Claypoole Freshman | Biomedical Engineering“I hate protests. I don’t like when people force their ideas upon me. If I want to learn more in depth, I will take the initiative to do so.”

Stephanie Drees Freshman | Exercise Science “It’s ridiculous when people shove their ideas down other’s throats. Everyone’s entitled to an opinion but what matters the most is how you go about expressing your views, respectfully.”

Briana Watkins Freshman | Psychology “No, because those who pro-test come across angry and bystanders don’t respond well to shouting, chanting, and sometimes marching.”

Jessica Winston Freshman | Nursing “Not really, but I feel like it can THRL�ZVTL�RPUK�VM�KPɈLY-ence. Depending on the issue and how people interpret the information shared.”

1LɈ�2LSIHJO Junior | Economics “In general, peaceful protests are a great way to get a point across. Although, there are some better ways to express one’s opinions on creating change.”

Adam Anielski Freshman | Mechanical Engineering“No, it just brings the argu-ment to the public’s attention. (�TVYL�LɈLJ[P]L�HWWYVHJO�would be to hand out wellin-formed and factual handouts addressing opposing opinions and let readers formulate their own thoughts.” 15

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