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Continued from Page 1 California state legislators and Governor Jerry Brown have cut education and social services as far as they can be cut, according to Macasa. The rally in front of City Hall, along with all the other demonstrations such as CSM’s and Skyline’s, were “kick off” rallies for a much bigger protest scheduled on March 5 in Sacramento. “We expect thousands of people to attend the March 5 march to the capitol,” said Macasa. Some San Francisco protesters began marching from the city hall rally all the way to Sacramento the afternoon of the rally. They are walking approximately 90 miles and plan to be there by March 5. While no CSM students have reported they would join the 90 mile walk, ASCSM
agreed to provide transportation, from San Mateo to Sacramento, to any students who choose to attend, said Daniella Medeiro, ASCSM vice-president. Though most protest groups claim to represent an entire student body or school, not everyone supports the demonstrations. “I don’t see the point (in protesting),” said CSM student Rachel Dittman. “It’s not going to solve anything.” The solution is to stop cutting faculty positions and start cutting back the salary and overwhelming authority of the administration, said Dittman. Similar to Dittman’s solution were the rants and picket signs of many San Francisco protesters conveying the message that the rich should be taxed more to save California schools.
From top counter clockwise: CSM president Michael Claire walking towards the Capitol. Charlie Eaton, leader of the UC Student Worker Union and followers. UC Irvine student, Alex (did not provide last name), throws up the “peace” sign at the riot squad. A March in March demonstrator reps the California State Student Association “Made in the CSU campaign that promotes the collective interest of CSU students. Sharon Clegg, California State Student Senator gives a speech outside of the Capitol in the presence of thousands of students. A riot squad lines up in front of the Capitol. — Photos by Manuel Orbegozo The San Matean
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