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Wed Jun 18 2008 (Updated 06/26/08)
With Students Gone, UCSC Tree-Sit on Alert
UCSC Tree-Sit Continues Into Eighth Month; UCB Tree-Sit Raided
During summer break, the UCSC tree-sit is on high-alert of a possible attack. In Berkeley this week, police, professional tree climbers, and cherry pickers were used to cut the climb and supply lines of tree-sitters. Similar techniques could be used in Santa Cruz to remove protesters who've been in the trees since November 7, 2007.
Historically, UCSC has cut trees and broken ground on controversial projects during summer and winter breaks. While students are off campus, the administration believes that resistance to their expansion plans will be minimized. Supported by students, faculty, staff, and the Santa Cruz community, the tree-sit stands in direct opposition to UC plans to develop the campus and dramatically increase enrollment. Read More
see also: Celebrating 200 Days of Tree-Sitting Resistance to UCSC Expansion
Historically, UCSC has cut trees and broken ground on controversial projects during summer and winter breaks. While students are off campus, the administration believes that resistance to their expansion plans will be minimized. Supported by students, faculty, staff, and the Santa Cruz community, the tree-sit stands in direct opposition to UC plans to develop the campus and dramatically increase enrollment. Read More
see also: Celebrating 200 Days of Tree-Sitting Resistance to UCSC Expansion
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