Blockades by Occupy UC Davis protesters have
led to speculation that U.S. Bank may leave the Memorial Union (MU) if protests
persist. In the past week, protesters
have blockaded the door to the bank eight times, according to a protester.
These blockades have resulted in the early closure of the bank and involvement
of campus police. The closure of the
bank could also mean the departure of funds for student activities.
“The occupiers claim they
are working for students, but they are actually disrupting funding for the same
services they want to be improved,” said ASUCD Senator Justin Goss. Occupy protesters assert that the presence of
U.S. Bank on campus is uniquely harmful because students may opt for the
convenience of obtaining a high-interest loan there, rather than shop
elsewhere. Ultimately, the protesters say that they want the bank closed. Critics like Goss have called that notion
“ridiculous” and believe it is the student’s responsibility to find the best
loan…
Full story
at http://www.theaggie.org/2012/01/26/occupy-uc-davis-protesters-repeatedly-close-down-u-s-bank/
UPDATE: The occupation was reported ended as of Jan. 31. See:
http://www.theaggie.org/2012/01/31/occupy-moves-out-of-cross-cultural-center/
UPDATE: The occupation was reported ended as of Jan. 31. See:
http://www.theaggie.org/2012/01/31/occupy-moves-out-of-cross-cultural-center/
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