Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism

On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot."

This episode is part 2 of that story. 

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay

What is Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism?

CJLO presents Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism

There is a rich history of student activism at Concordia. This series will cover the main flash points of that history from the Sir George Williams affair to the present day protests for Palestinian human rights and against tuition hikes. Along the way, we will here from student activist from the past and present about how they navigated these moments with a focus on their motivations, tactics, and connections with other protest movements.

By Piper Curtis and Sydney Sheedy

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.