Immediately following the press conference where Wolfe announced his resignation, students exploded in joyful celebration. They gathered together on campus to celebrate their victory.
THIS is perseverance. THIS is dedication. THIS is the result when you believe in your cause. #ConcernedStudent1950??? pic.twitter.com/bK6gJy98mM
- Antoinette (@iLoveAntoinette) November 9, 2015
Butler leads press conference attendees in a final chant. @mutv23 pic.twitter.com/H4k2qNLJvu
- Danielle Katz (@DanielleKatz14) November 9, 2015
From the student leaders, "We are critical of Mizzou, because we love Mizzou." #ConcernedStudent1950 pic.twitter.com/njK3yGxjVW
- K. Fishman-Weaver (@KFishmanWeaver) November 9, 2015
What a day for #Mizzou . Thank you @CS_1950 , @_JonathanButler , and @MizzouFootball . #ConcernedStudent1950 pic.twitter.com/76uDHSjLfh
- K. Ko (@itskevinko) November 9, 2015
Racial tensions on the Columbia, Missouri, campus had been accelerating since September, when an African-American student was targeted with racial slurs.
Next came more accusations of hate speech on campus and claims the administration did nothing.