WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem State University students are demanding answers after a viral video of police arresting a student in a classroom.

A TikTok video posted earlier this week shows police putting a 20-year-old WSSU student in handcuffs and leading her out of the room. She is heard saying, “you’re the worst teacher ever, you get me taken out in handcuffs because I won’t apologize.” 

According to Forsyth County court documents, she and her professor were arguing about an assignment when the professor asked her to leave. Those documents state that she refused and continued to refuse when WSSU police officers asked her to leave. She faces a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, and her court date is set for January 25.

WSSU student Keyanna Blevins was not in the class, but she said she saw the video on social media. She said she is disappointed.

“I think it’s kind of disappointing only because I feel like we as an HBCU, we try to look for schools that you know bring us in and accept us and help us through our careers, our college careers. So it is kind of disappointing,” Blevins said.

Many students are taking to social media to share the video, which has several million views, and call for change on campus. One student said they are planning a protest for the beginning of the next school year if the university does not do more.

WSSU chancellor Elwood Robinson issued the following statement on the university’s website, which reads in part:

"We understand that the weaponization of police is a prevalent problem in our community; however, that is not what happened in this incident. We strive for a safe, inclusive, thriving, and intellectual community where all our faculty, staff, and students feel respected and supported. To that end, we will take swift and appropriate measures against any situation that contradicts those ideals. We know this situation has caused a great deal of trauma to those involved and our campus community at large, but please know that every available resource is being extended to bring a resolution." 

Read the full statement here.