I was watching college football today and during the first half of the USC v Cal game, cameras switched view from the action to outside the stadium. Students were posted in trees with signs and words for passersby. The announcers didn't go into full detail about what they were protesting, but apparently some business wants to go in and cut down the trees to build just outside the stadium. I felt an instant connection and admiration for these brave, devoted students. Eugenians and Oregonians are stereotypically the "tree huggers" but over in Berkeley the historically very active students were embracing this environmental issue. They are not being loud or violent, but obviously they are earning attention for their cause. I was actually pleasantly surprised that they were shown on national television.
Who can say that this generation is apathetic? This here is evidence to the contrary. I will look into this more to see what it is about and find out if the students are successful.
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