UK Gaza Protest Update

February 6, 2009 in Campus Protests, Divestment, International Students, Politics | by | Leave a comment

According to the London School of Economics Gaza protest blog, two new British university occupations in response to Israeli policy began on Wednesday, at the University of Strathclyde and Manchester University.

This brings to at least seventeen the number of such occupations since mid-January, all of which — with the exception of Manchester University — have ended. (Other sources say there have been as many as 22 actions.) 

The activist group Stop the War is hosting a meeting of protest organizers from around Britain tomorrow in London.

Juicy Campus Shuts Down

February 5, 2009 in Administration, Pranks, Student vs. Student, Students | by | Leave a comment

Juicy Campus, the internet gossip site, went dark this morning.

Founder Matt Ivester said yesterday that the site’s “growth outpaced our ability to muster the resources needed to survive this economic downturn,” and that in recent weeks both ad revenue and venture capital had dried up. He posted a FAQ on the shutdown on the JC blog in which he left open the possibility of re-launching in the future.

We covered controversies surrounding the site here and here last semester. Inside Higher Ed has a good overview here.

Thousands March Against Fees in Dublin

February 5, 2009 in Access, Campus Protests, Finances, Politics, Student Power | by | Leave a comment

An Irish student march against new tuition fees yesterday drew as many as 15,000 participants. 

The march, sponsored by the Union of Students in Ireland, took place as government officials suggested that a tax on high-income university graduates might take the place of tuition charges going forward.

Student Government Candidate’s “Boom De Ya Da” Video

February 4, 2009 in Alcohol, Media, Student Government | by | 1 comment

Substance-free, but amusing: Emily Rowe, a candidate for student government president at the University of Western Ontario, has made a campaign video riffing on the Discovery Channel’s “Boom De Ya Da” promo.

It’s pretty well done. You can watch it below.

(In case you’re wondering, Rowe’s platform calls for establishing a university liquor store, installing more laptop outlets in public campus spaces, and composting dining hall food waste.)

Thanks to Joey Coleman for the heads-up.

Massive Irish Fee Protest Underway Now

February 4, 2009 in Access, Campus Protests, Finances, Politics, Student Power, Tuition and Fees | by | Leave a comment

The Union of Students in Ireland is sponsoring a huge protest against new student fees at the nation’s colleges and universities.

The Dublin protest, underway at this hour, is expected to draw tens of thousands of students. Check back for more details.

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