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Santa Cruz Indymedia | Anti-WarMILITARY RECRUITERS OUT AT UCSC AFTER SAW'S THIRD STRIKE
UCSC, April, 11, 2006: For the third time in a row a coalition protest organized by Students Against War (SAW) ousted military recruiters from the UCSC Job Fair.  0001_img_7664.jpg UCSC, April, 11, 2006: For the third time in a row a coalition protest organized by Students Against War (SAW) ousted military recruiters from the UCSC Job fair.
Fourteen images depict events from arrival of 160 SAW counter recruitment protestors, through action decision making, struggles with UCSC staff and police, recruiter frustration and final departure. For the whole story in photos go to: http://www.bobfitchphoto.com (click on “Free Photo Displays” and “UCSC 3rd Time.…04/11/06”
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 0004_img_7681.jpg (1 of 2)A transparent net banner provides message, presence and visibility for marchers.
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 0005_img_7685.jpg (2 of 2)A transparent net banner provides message, presence and visibility for marchers.
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 0010_img_7699.jpg (1 of 2) Banner plows through tent and desk security barricade erected to screen job fair participants.
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 0011_img_7744.jpg (2 of 2) Banner plows through tent and desk security barricade erected to screen job fair participants.
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 0014_img_7720.jpg Frustrated UCSC staff and security workers huddle in front of net banner which advancing students use to blockade entrance to isolated Army recruiter office at the College 8 West Field House.
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 0019_img_7738.jpg Kate Flannagan, SAW member and liaison with UCSC security, facilitates group about removing recruiters.
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 0017_img_7729.jpg SAW members vote on proposed a action.
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 0022_img_7866.jpg From inside isolated recruiting station room in West Field House, Will Griffin, commander of regional Army recruiting activities pensively contemplates on his predicament as faces of protestors are reflected in the office window
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 0025_img_7800.jpg Over 150 protestors block access to military recruiter tables in an isolated office next to the main Job Fair meeting room. Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard recruiters did not attend. The only recruiting group was from the Army and National Guard.
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 0046_img_7912.jpg (1 of 2) Demonstrators struggle with UCSC Staff and police over materials reportedly provided to them during a brief visit with recruiters.
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 0049_img_7916.jpg (2 of 2) Demonstrators struggle with UCSC Staff and police over materials reportedly provided to them during a brief visit with recruiters.
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 0055_img_7925.jpg Sam Aranke facilitates decision about exit plan for recruiters who have announced they plan to depart.
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 0058_img_7930.jpg Will Griffin, commander of regional Army recruitment activities prepares for departure at door of West Field House.
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 0059_img_7932.jpg Retreating Army recruiter Will Griffin is escorted by UCSC staff and police to nearby elevator where he was taken to a back door and chauffeured away by UCSC staff in an unmarked car.
Comments (Hide Comments)fantastic photos there bob
Wednesday Apr 12th, 2006 9:45 AM
well guys for sucessful assertive action
excellent strategy and results
( kbaseball18 [at] netzero.net )
Wednesday Apr 12th, 2006 11:46 AM
When colleges are forced to allow military recruiters for federal funding, this only mobilizes people. Congratulations to S.A.W. and ucsc for your courage, integrity and intelligence. "You can fool some of the people...", Abraham Lincoln said, "all of the time, all of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time."
3rd Time UCSC Students Oust Recruiters from Job Fair
Wednesday Apr 12th, 2006 12:15 PM
Please pass this link on to interested friends.
Friends – Another victory for counter recruitment. For the third time in a row Students Against War (SAW) and other student organizations ousted military recruiters from the UCSC Job fair. Need I remind you that due to the Solomon Amendment, recently re-affirmed by the Supreme Count, the federal government can withdraw federal education funds from campuses that refuse access to recruiters. Offending campuses are being punished for not conforming to a practice which is totally unrelated to education, i.e., what does the DOD have to do with education? The University is in cooperation with an unethical extortion that is practiced by no other entity that access job fairs and other community outreach program. Additionally the University excuses the “don’t ask don’t tell” military recruiters from the “non discrimination” requirement which all other even participants must sign and affirm. Time for a change. Bob Fitch A full photo essay of events is available at: http://www.bobfitchphoto.com In home page header click on “Free Photo Displays” Click on - 4/11/06 Recruiter Routed - in the event display list Nice job
Wednesday Apr 12th, 2006 5:56 PM
Where did you guys get that clear material for the banners? How strong is it? Would it hold up during a pushing match? The action looked great. Keep up the good work out there on the coast and hopefully we in the midwest will follow suit.
not in france!
Wednesday Apr 12th, 2006 7:18 PM
Respect
( matt604 [at] gmx.at )
Saturday Apr 22nd, 2006 2:58 AM
Respect for this Actions!
Nice to see that there are a lot of people who really try to do something! Greetings from Vienna, Austria and keep doing things like this! |