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IN PHOTOS | The Encampment: Day Three

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The encampment on Cornell's Arts Quad has now continued for almost 72 hours. Here's some of what The Sun has seen on the third day.

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11:15 a.m., April 27 | "Quiet"

In the morning, the encampment is quiet with few onlookers. (Nina Davis/Sun Photography Editor)
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11:45 a.m., April 27 | "First Aid"

Encampment members pass out ponchos at the first aid stand within the encampment. (Nina Davis/Sun Photography Editor) 
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12:05 p.m., April 27 | "Staying Dry and Blessed"

An encampment member reads the Quran under the "People's Library" tent to stay dry from the rain. (Nina Davis/Sun Photography Editor)
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12:25 p.m., April 27 | "Protected"

As the dry weather turns to rain, the encampment prepares to stay dry. Organizers ask outside community members to provide tarps and other supplies for the encampment. 
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3:12 p.m., April 27 | "#Landback" 

Encampment members meet after Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina released a statement on previous and imminent suspensions. (Nina Davis/Sun Photography Editor) 
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4:05 p.m., April 27 | "Ceasefire"

A new banner is raised on the encampment’s fence perimeter, reflecting the protest's demand for the University to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. (Nina Davis/Sun Photography Editor) 

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4:15 p.m., April 27 | "Covered"

The encampment's mural is covered for protection from the rain. The group that sponsored its installment, Climate Justice Cornell, has been suspended for filing for a permit under false pretenses. (Nina Davis/Sun Photography Editor)

Nina Davis

Nina Davis '26 is an opinion columnist in the College of Arts & Sciences. She served in the 142nd Editorial Board as photography editor. Her column Making Meaning is interested in asking questions that do not have easy answers. She can be reached at ndavis@cornellsun.com.


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