UCLA Silent After Student's Hunger Strike Hospitalization

UCLA Student Hospitalized During Hunger Strike; University Remains Silent A University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) student, Maya Ayooni, was hospitalized after collapsing during a hunger strike on May 9th, 2025. Ms. Ayooni, who was protesting UCLA's investments in companies operating in Palestine, reported that her resting heart rate was alarmingly high. The ambulance driver contacted UCLA administration, but the university did not offer any response or support. "I was very lucky to be with friends who called the ambulance immediately," stated Ms. Ayooni in her video, which has garnered significant attention online. The incident raises concerns about the university's handling of student activism and the potential risks associated with hunger strikes. The video also highlights the broader context of student protests and the ongoing debate about divestment from companies with ties to conflict zones.