Marty Sharkey

Occidental College

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It's been barely more than a week since student protesters -- including the football team -- forced the resignations of the President and the Chancellor of the University of Missouri.

Success in Missouri Brings Student Protest to SoCal

It's been barely more than a week since student protesters -- including the football team -- forced the resignations of the President and the Chancellor of the University of Missouri.

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