LCSC students, faculty stand for peace

Some called it simply a gathering, others a protest. But the individuals assembled at Lewis-Clark State College Thursday agreed the event was about standing up to hate.

Assistant philosophy professor Rachelle Genthos, one of several participants wearing “Free Hugs” shirts, acknowledged a correlation to last week’s election of Donald Trump as U.S. president.

“People could argue that this is a political reaction, and it is,” Genthos said.

The “silent protest,” as assistant professor of education and kinesiology Bryce Smedley referred to the event, consisted of about 50 students, faculty, staff and community members holding hand-lettered signs touting love, human rights and unity/ Mary Stone , Lewiston Tribune. More here.