UC Berkeley’s pro-Palestine encampment doubles in size, but administrators still aren’t budging

BERKELEY — The number of tents pitched at a pro-Palestine encampment at UC Berkeley more than doubled over the weekend, but university officials say they’re not changing their approach.

Up to 60 tents were estimated to be at the site Friday. By Monday, that estimate grew to about 150, Matt Kovac, protest media liaison, confirmed in a text message Monday.

“Energy has been tremendous,” Kovac said.

Protestors first took over the steps of the heavily trafficked Sproul Hall about a week ago on April 22 with a list of demands.