Day Around the Bay Students From CSU Campuses Begin Hunger Strike Over Gaza, Defense Ties

Student activists advocating for Palestine from four California State University campuses, including SF State and San Jose State, launched a hunger strike this week. They demand the CSU system divest from companies linked to weapons, surveillance, and human rights violations. This initiative follows SF State's landmark decision to withdraw investments from major defense contractors, signaling a shift in university investment policies. The activists aim to expand this model to the entire CSU system while highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Their efforts reflect a broader movement among students to address social justice issues on campuses.

The hunger strike emphasizes the urgency of their cause and the need for institutional accountability. Local significance is marked by the students' resolve to advocate for marginalized communities affected by the conflict. This action illustrates the growing intersection of activism and education in California.