The University of Nevada issued a statement supportive of students who want to participate in a March 14th national school walkout, as a protest to congressional inaction regarding gun violence. President Marc Johnson says, we wish to stress that as an institution, there will be no negative fallout for students who participate in peaceful and lawful events such as this one, nor will it adversely affect high school admissions to our University. Classes will run on a regular schedule March 14. Johnson says the University of Nevada, Reno has long stressed a model of civic and community engagement for our students. And adds, “We support our current and future students’ active participation in our democracy. We acknowledge their right to stand up in the expression of their beliefs.”