The city has resolved to not continue pursuing criminal charges against five students arrested during March 4 demonstrations against budget cuts, due to new findings in the discovery process.
Under...
Almost a year after last March’s “Day of Action” protests, in which an American Indian studies associate professor broke her arm, the trial for the students who were arrested has still...
Students arrested last March during a protest against education budget cuts appeared in court Friday. CSUN students Jonnae Thompson, Justin Marks, Anthony Garcia, Jose Gomez and Los Angeles Valley...
When Jonnae Thompson woke up on the morning of March 4, 2010, she didn’t know how, but she knew her life was about to change.
“I woke up that morning with my mind focused on educational...
Political issues were close to the surface at the annual Endependence Day event in the Chicano House.
The event, which was hosted by MEChA had performances by Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc,...
Professor Karren Baird-Olson took part in the walkout last thursday, March 4. She described it as a peaceful event until Olson said an officer who moved from the line police had formed in front of...
On the morning of March 4, Professor Karren Baird-Olson was teaching one of her American Indian Studies classes and gave students a choice to join in on the “Day of Action.”
“I had learned...
Students and faculty discussed the March 4 walk out during Associated Students open forum, which prompted the student government to voice their opinions on the protests.
“It’s important to raise...
In response to Lisa Squier’s letter published Mar. 9:
Lisa Squier:
I am proud to be an active participant in the walkout. My participation included classroom interruptions and blocking traffic...
Harrison Leonard
Contributing Columnist
1. What did you hope to achieve by disrupting classes, blocking traffic, and being distractingly obnoxious? Can you think of any example in recent history where...
To the Editor,
I wanted to comment on today’s walkout. And please note, this is just my opinion.
Today I saw the most useless display of energy I’ve ever seen on campus. Students were walking through...
Dear editor,
With the ongoing budget cuts and sometimes unexpected tuition and fee hikes, it is easy to see why so many students are frustrated that they are paying more for less. Teachers are being required...
