The President of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, was removed from power by a military coup at dawn June 28. The Honduran military erupted into Zelaya’s home and, at gunpoint, took him hostage and exiled him to Costa Rica.

The ousting of Zelaya has created a political crisis that has polarized Honduran society. The streets of Tegucigalpa have been a scenario for angry protests by groups that oppose and support the ousted president. The de facto government has implemented repressive policies, such as curfews, the suspension of civil liberties, arbitrary detentions and censoring of the press.

A gray sky, accompanied with a cool breeze and a gentle drizzle, was not able to dim the overflowing fervor and euphoria displayed by the student population at Alexandria’s Nova Day. A symphony of jubilant voices and laughter harmoniously came together to create a sense of controlled chaos. Representatives of student organizations and clubs enthusiastically informed eager students about their activities and mission. Students gingerly migrated from table to table, attentively surveying each table to find activities that fit their interests or presentations that ignited their curiosity.