UBCO students are getting involved with controversial topics.

Pro-life and pro-choice rallies were held in front of the arts building at UBCO, Jan. 24 and 25.

The pro-life rallies upset some students.

Science student Zoe Roberts was frustrated with the pro-life protesters.

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Roberts decided to send a letter to the media and UBCO administration because of the rally.

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One organizer for the pro-choice rally, Lauren Richards, said she wanted to provide an opposite perspective.

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Nursing student Janine Mintz (pictured left) was also a part of the pro-choice rally.

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Other students thought it was important to engage in each conversation.

Psychology and biology student Grant Regier said he was a pro-choice supporter but also wanted to listen to what pro-life supporters had to say.

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Bartram said he was impressed with the number of students that were open to creating a dialogue.

UBCO followed the protocols of their sister campus in Vancouver, said director of community relations, Bud Mortenson.

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Mortenson said the Right to Life Society contacted the university before the demonstration, which allowed the university to notify students and faculty as well as coordinate a designated area for the demonstrators.

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