Belmont University hosts a wide variety of students who vary on religion, sexual orientation, race and political orientation.
But the one thing they seemingly agree on is that there’s not really anything worth taking a stand for.
Students largely don't engage politically on campus.
It doesn’t seem like it’s coming from a place of not caring.
Students make self-righteous claims behind a screen on Fizz and other social media platforms but they don’t seem to mobilize in person.
They didn’t show up for a civil discourse event between College Republicans and Democrats last semester.
They don’t show up to Student Government Association meetings every Friday.
We’ve had a singular sit-in protest on campus in the last four years.
There’s an air of apathy that is pervasive on campus.
Students also don’t really protest even though the Bruinguide says that it’s allowed as long as it’s peaceful and respectful.
Vanderbilt University, another nearby private college, had students making their voices clear on both ends of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2024.
There were sit-ins, marches and calls for student voices to be heard.
Tennessee State University students protested at the state capitol when the school’s board was vacated by Gov. Bill Lee.
Students are supposed to care and they do.
Just not at Belmont.
So what do Belmont students stand for?
Where do we draw our line in the sand and show we actually care?
The university ascribes to being a “Christ-centered institution.”
Well, even Jesus flipped tables and advocated for the voiceless when times called for it.
It’s time students stand up.
Human Trafficking.
Gun Reform.
Belmont Tuition Increases.
State and Local Politics.
LGBTQ+ Issues.
Infrastructure reform.
Something other issue.
Take your pick students. Just pick something.
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This article was written by Braden Simmons