The Phoenix Coalition to Free UC was launched in March 2007 by a broad cross-section of the student community who are seeking to overcome what they see as numerous systemic problems. The mission statement of the group: “We are a coalition dedicated to the transformation of the University from an elitist, corporate, militaristic, autocratic institution into a responsible, just, diverse, equitable, democratically-governed body that educates and works for the public welfare. We seek to build a radical student movement that will use nonviolent direct action to create pressure for structural change of the University." Further details can be found at: http://www.FreeTheUC.org

Video Of The Tree-Sit And Related Protests Can Be Found At:
http://www.berkeleycitizen.org/youtube2.html