Students participate in walkout, protesting ICE

Byline photo of Jack Powers
Byline photo of Juan Rivera
Byline photo of Ella Salzmann
Jack Powers, Juan Rivera, and Ella Salzmann
February 18, 2026
Junior Roberto Ayala, stands among the crowd of protesters.
Junior Roberto Ayala, stands among the crowd of protesters.
Ella Salzmann
Student holds a sign saying, “Your undocumented neighbors, aren’t in the Epstein Files.” (Ella Salzmann)

 

Seniors Ayca and Can Cavusoglu-Yalcin hold their signs during the protest. (Ella Salzmann)

 

Sophomore Maren Bert holds her sign saying, “You claim to love god, but somehow hate his creation.” (Ella Salzmann)

 

Sophomore, Felix Sider-Jost holds sign during protest. (Juan Rivera)

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