A hunger strike at Tufts University in which students were fighting to save dozens of custodians from pending layoffs has ended.
After four protesters spent more than 120 hours without food, the decision was made to protect their health.
The protesters say they will continue fighting possible job losses for about 35 janitors.
Arismer Angeles, one of the striking students, told necn on Sunday, when the hunger strike began, that it was their last resort after rallies and sit-ins did not work.
"Now that I'm no longer hunger striking, I'm ready to put all my energy into new tactics," first-year student Ander Pierce said in a statement Saturday.
"Meetings have been frustrating thus far, but we are hoping that the administration brings a proposal on Monday that better responds to the demands of workers and their student allies," said first-year student Nicole Joseph.
The university, meanwhile says it is pleased at the strike's cocnlusion.
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"We welcome the reported end of the hunger strike," said spokesperson Kimberly Thurler in a statement. "Our students' safety has always been a priority and we are glad that they recognized that this was a dangerous and inappropriate course of action. We will continue to work towards the thoughtful restructuring of our custodial services."
