Bastrop students organize anti-data center march
Students in Bastrop, Texas, organized a march against a proposed data center project planned near their Earth Native Wilderness School. The protest, led by siblings Ivan Shockrell and his sister, aimed to raise community awareness and prevent the project from moving forward. Participants expressed concerns about the potential impact on their school and indicated that more protests could follow.
Students in Bastrop, Texas, organized a march to protest a massive data center project slated for construction near their school. The demonstration was initiated by Ivan Shockrell and his sister, students at The Earth Native Wilderness School, after their mother discovered the data center would be built directly next to their campus.
The siblings dedicated weeks to preparing for the protest, creating signs, printing flyers, and urging community members to participate. Their efforts successfully brought together schoolmates, teachers, and local environmental groups. One student, Jackel, emphasized the importance of the protest, stating his concern for the school's preservation after attending for six years. He expressed hope that the demonstration would draw more public attention to the project and did not rule out further protests if the development proceeds.