That decision came on the heels of protests over racial tensions and brought months of deliberation on the issue to a close. The lack of change roiled the anger of many students.
"We spent the entire year discussing this with you, and you turned around and did nothing," Yale student Yonas Takele, said at Yale town hall meeting, according to the Yale Daily News. "You had an opportunity to stand and do the right thing," Takele continued, directing his comments toward Yale President Peter Salovey. "It's on you, and I want you to know that. I have no respect for you."
On Twitter, angry reactions poured forth using the hashtag #wrongmoveYale.
.@Yale is no better than white supremacists who used the *same* argument to keep Confederate Flag. #WrongMoveYale https://t.co/gI4zc20784
- Tyler Blackmon (@TylerBlackmon) April 28, 2016
The best way to confront the history of slavery is by refusing to continue to honor a slave owner #WrongMoveYale https://t.co/Ne3BM1odOW
- Jasmine (@jaynicholex) April 28, 2016
These naming decisions prove that Yale wants to be "inclusive" and uphold white supremacy at the same time. That's BS. #wrongmoveyale
- Tristan Glowa (@tkglowa) April 28, 2016
Tape over our mouths because the administration never listens anyway #wrongmoveyale pic.twitter.com/h9T3r93xqY
- Brea (@bougeottee_) April 28, 2016
@Yale students cover mouths with duct tape and throw fake money towards Pres Salovey at open forum #WrongMoveYale pic.twitter.com/xGMn6CQTd0
- DOWN Magazine (@DOWNatYale) April 28, 2016
#FormerlyKnownAsCalhoun pic.twitter.com/0olpw1gdh0
- Olivia Paschal (@oliviapaschal) April 29, 2016
#FormerlyKnownAsCalhoun pic.twitter.com/zeT11pNluX
- Brea (@bougeottee_) April 29, 2016
swag surf in full effect at the college #FormerlyKnownAsCalhoun pic.twitter.com/2ArqoZvkc2
- E.B. (@evbrownn) April 29, 2016