As a recent college graduate, I can't help but sympathize with students who put their academic careers in jeopardy to struggle against an oppressive administration for more democracy, cheaper tuition, and socially responsible investment.
Universities are microcosms for the society at large. Corporate control is increasing while students are often given fewer rights than a typical consumer would receive.
At the University of Maryland, I struggled for divestment from Sudan, less military/intelligence access, workers' rights, anti-racism/diversity measures, and more.
Ongoing struggles:
University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
http://saveudc.com/
New York University (NYU)
http://takebacknyu.com/
New School
http://www.newschoolinexile.com/
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