UVM students were arrested in Waterman today after a nonviolent sit-in protesting the recent budget cuts by the Fogel administration.
According to Katherine Nopper, president of Tower, a member of Students Stand Up (SSU) and one of those arrested, she and the others arrested will not be able to return to the Waterman building until May 22.
Protestors were arrested earlier in the day as well, according to a press release by SSU.
According to the press release, protestors were warned of the arrest that would occur at 10 p.m. if they did not evacuate the building.
Photos and story to follow shortly.