Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

"Is it honorable to have staff wondering if they can afford groceries this month?"

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

Reed Student Lily Larsen, who initiated the protest at Bilger's office, contacted the Quest to apologize to the President's secretaries and make clear that the majority of those present did not intend to antagonize college staff

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

Signs and other calls to action were seen around campus after the main demonstration had dispersed

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

During the protest, Professor Aaron Ramirez spoke on calls for a Reed Union discussion forum - watch video

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

The Quest has previously covered staff pay issues, including staff discontent and a data-based explanation of the proposed changes

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

Quest photographer Kaz Posley took a series of photos throughout the demonstration

The 12 photos depict staff, faculty, and students in the midst of protest

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

Upon entering the foyer of Bilger's office, students asked if the President "had a private massage chair" in her office - watch video

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In closing remarks, speaker Charlie Wilcox called for better communication and discussion within the Reed community - watch video

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

The meeting reportedly took place in Eliot 314, directly opposite President Bilger's office

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

A group of students who contacted the Quest claimed to have witnessed a meeting between what they believed to be staff and administrators while the protest was taking place

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During the demonstration, a speaker named a list of three demands to Reed administration - click to watch video

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

A message had been written on the whiteboard in a third floor classroom opposite Bilger's office

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

About 10 students have taken a seat outside of Bilger's office, and have expressed intent to wait for Bilger to return

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Staff do not appear to be present at this second, smaller protest

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Students have now entered the foyer of Bilger's office

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"They all think they're so liberal," one student said, laughing slightly

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

Students have now gathered outside President Bilger's office

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Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23 Breaking Reed College Quest 5/5/23

"The betrayal I felt was indescribable," said a student speaker

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