Northeastern students’ protest blocks Chick-fil-A
February 29, 2012|By Matt Rocheleau
Northeastern University said yesterday that a Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant will not be coming to campus, after the college’s student government denounced the chain amid reports that it supports groups opposed to gay and lesbian rights.
In a move applauded by the university, the student Senate on Monday night passed a resolution, 31 to 5 with eight abstentions, against allowing the Atlanta-based chain to open in Northeastern’s student center following renovations there.
“The decision tonight was based on all of the student feedback we’ve been receiving,’’ the Northeastern Student Government Association said on Twitter.
The Equality Matters website, which advocates for full equality for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered people, reported that tax records show that the company’s charitable arm, WinShape, has donated millions to antigay causes in recent years.
“Based on the outcome of Monday night’s senate resolution, Chick-fil-A will not be part of the group of vendors considered for the renovation of the student center,’’ Northeastern said in a statement yesterday.
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