Nov. 20: UTD staff stand over the site of the Spirit Rocks’ removal as trees are installed in their place.

Nov. 21: Students bring their own small replacement stones and write “CENSORED” in chalk on the
pavement near the former location of the Spirit Rocks. Within the day, admin has the stones
removed and the chalk washed away.

Nov. 27: Students march through UTD in support of the Spirit Rocks’ return in the first demonstration of
the Week of Action. Vice President Rafael Martín accompanied by UTDPD observes the
demonstration as it peaks outside the Administration Building.

Nov. 28: The Rainbow Coalition organizes the second day of activism, where students paint a variety of small stones to be placed where the Spirit Rocks once stood. Around 2:30 p.m., an individual
breaks away from the event and vandalizes a SPN flag, UTDPD is called and the event is
relocated to the SU green.

SGA: During the Nov. 28 SG meeting, students speak for the entire public comment period, mainly to
support the Spirit Rocks’ reinstatement. S.R. 2023-08 is passed in support of the rocks’ return and
requests for admin to consult student leadership before taking actions which negatively affect
student expression.

Nov. 29: At the Pizza with the VP event, Vice President of Student Affairs Gene Fitch is approached by
many students expressing discontent with his recent activity regarding the Spirit Rocks. Fitch
was recorded saying, “I’m standing here serving pizza, thank you,” as he avoided responding to a
student’s remarks.

Chalk: Throughout the day, over 200 students engaged in Chalk the Block at the Plinth, where a body
bag demonstration was also hosted by SJP. Chalk used outside of the administration building
was quickly removed. Slogans in support of Palestine and the Spirit Rocks covered the Plinth,
with students collaborating to complete projects such as a list of those described as martyrs by
SJP.