Student activism has shaped the University of Utah for years, yet the focus of said activism has evolved with changing political climates, safety concerns and institutional challenges. Organizations such as BSU, PISA and MEChA started on a foundation and basis of student activism and fighting back against the institution. MEChA has its roots in student activism and demanding change from the U. But that’s not to say that that’s okay, that it is that way and that it should be that way,” Parker said. “If you’re a student, you’re at risk because tuition has just gone up, and that probably puts you in a you know, harder financial spot.