Vanderbilt University students who trespassed in a campus office were surely surprised when their civil disobedience was met with official discipline in the form of arrests and suspensions, a practically unheard of outcome for campus activism.

The students portrayed themselves as being trapped and unable to access food and restrooms, since they expected to be arrested upon leaving the office. Their supporters outside the building chanted “Let them pee! Let them eat!” and one participant called 911 over a woman who was unable to change out her feminine products. Sending our thoughts and prayers…