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GEO hosts town hall to address Trump’s policies
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On Oct. 27, 2024, protesters march across the Main Quad during the semesterly climate strike organized by Students for Environmental Concerns. The protesters called for university divestment from fossil fuel companies and weapons manufacturers.
Letter to the Editor | Use your vote to change University investments
By Gabi DalSanto • February 26, 2025
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