A protestor secures a tent to the ground after harsh winds dismantles tents on Tuesday morning.

Live Coverage: Increase in tents as day 10 of encampment meets heavy winds

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 7, 2024

UPDATE: May 7, 8:45 p.m.

At approximately 8:15 p.m., encampment members began watching “Jenin, Jenin,” on a projector screen. “Jenin, Jenin” is a 2002 documentary about a conflict between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in the namesake city. A group of roughly 50 demonstrators gathered around the southeast side of the Main Quad to watch the film.

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One of the tents at encampment slightly tipped over due to the heavy winds on May 7, 2024.

May 7, 12:07 p.m.

By Lika Lezhava

Students for Justice in Palestine released their day 10 encampment schedule on their Instagram.

The schedule includes graduation cap decorating as well as a COVID-19 safety teach-in.

As of this morning, there are 61 tents, including medical tents.

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One of the tents at encampment slightly tipped over due to the heavy winds on May 7, 2024. (Angel Saldivar)

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Angel Saldivar, Assistant Photo Editor

My name is Angel Saldivar and I'm nearing the end of my Journalism degree at the University of Illinois and currently serve as the Assistant Photo Editor at the Daily Illini. When I'm not out taking photos, I'm diving into filmmaking with my film club (shoutout Illini Film and Video) or playing the drums. Got questions or just want to connect? Don't hesitate to email me!