Student activists help underrepresented communities feel heard, but first the university has to listen. This past year, some activists have had a hard time getting Vanderbilt’s administration to pay attention to their issues, so they’ve become more disruptive. Think 14-foot unicorns, stickers, and bagpipes.

So what challenges do student activists face? And what are they doing to overcome these obstacles?

Produced by Abhinav Krishnan in association with the Vanderbilt Hustler. Graphics by Emery Little.