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Clarksville SDS chapter receives Outstanding Student Organization Award

April 17, 2014

$SDS at Austin Peay State University receives award Students for a Democratic Society $SDS$ at Austin Peay State University receives award $Fight Back! News/Staff$$

Clarksville, TN – On April 16 Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at Austin Peay State University was awarded recognition from the university for their efforts. They received the award at a ceremony that was attended by hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members. SDS President Julia Casteel said, “We are all very proud tonight to be recognized for the work we do. SDS is a leading force fighting racism, sexism and oppression of all kinds both here on our campus and around the country and we plan to continue to struggle and fight for a better world.

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CIA off Austin Peay’s campus!

By Preston Gilmore

September 28, 2012

Clarksville rallies to resist CIA recruitment

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Clarksville, TN – On Sept. 26, students, including members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), joined parents, anti-war veterans and alumni of Austin Peay State University to resist Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruitment on campus. Students petitioned the Office of Career Services, which invited the CIA to campus. The protesters were removed by force by the Clarksville Police Department as they questioned the CIA about their activities.