Dec. 17—EAU CLAIRE — Students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire stood outside Centennial Hall on Friday to protest the decision made by the UW System Board of Regents on Wednesday.

In approving a deal in an 11 to six vote, the Regents will cut back on diversity initiatives to allow for more capital funds to go towards pay raises and project funds.

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