Students occupiers at Cal Poly Humboldt opened up "Intifada Hall" (previously "Siemens Hall") to the public after a week-long occupation, coming an hour after they rejected negotiations with the administration (Media 2).

The students refused to compromise or give into the administration's threats that they should leave by 5PM yesterday. Expecting a heightened police response, the students carried out riot shield training before opening up the building (Media 9).

The occupation continues, and the campus is closed for the remainder of the semester. Only a few students were arrested, but a number have received suspensions.

It should be noted that 50% of Cal Poly Humboldt students are considered "low income," with about 20% of its students living from inside their cars and a third of them being first generation students.

Inside Intifada Hall, President Tom Jackson's office has been redecorated. Messages of solidarity with Gaza, Yemen, and the oppressed of the world decorate the inside and outside of the building.

"I will no longer be complicit in genocide," a quote by Aaron Bushnell, is written inside.

"We are not scared of you. You can make us bloody, but we will bash back. Because we are many. We are more than you. We are everywhere.

From Goudi'ni to Weelaunee to Palestine - Fuck IDF, APD, all state puppetry. End genocide everywhere."

What to do about tear gas, via the Escalate Network.

Amidst rising and violent American-zionist police repression, follow these best practices learned from Palestinians under occupation if you find yourself in a situation involving tear gas. Keep yourselves and your comrades safe. #Escalate4Gaza