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Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.
The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.
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Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.
The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.