Have you seen this video popping up on your Newsfeed recently? Well, if you have we aren’t surprised, considering the video got over 1,700 shares within in the first 24 hours, and over 127 thousand views.
As the numbers continue to grow people are becoming more and more worried with an issue that most students weren’t even aware of.
The video is claiming that USF is investing college student’s tuition funds into companies that neglect the environment and support fossil fuels, private prisons with racist ideas, and companies that make international war weapons.
So it is no surprise why this video is getting so much attention.
Some people are claiming that this video lacks actual evidence, and is purposing things that are “easier said than done” such as their three big goals:
1.Divest from bad corporations
2.Create a student/faculty/staff board to review the companies they are investing in
3.Create ethical policy
Their Facebook page is asking students who do support their mission to send emails directly to Judy Genshaft, who is basically the real star of this entire video.
The video opens with Judy ignoring students trying to talk to her about these issues, and as the clip rolls, they talk about her recent pay increase and how she is ingorning this divesment action that 89% of students voted for.
So what do you guys think? Do you think the USF Divest’s goals are achievable? Do you think Judy is at fault or is being attacked? Do you think we should be concerned about these issue or just focus on our education? Let Hercampus know in the comments below!