97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 29. He described the scene at Polk Place, where a Gaza solidarity encampment has been up throughout the weekend. He talked about the purpose of the protest, which was organized by Students for Justice in Palestine. He also discussed the possibility of police involvement, what might come next, and more.

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