Tag Archives: Wheeler Hall occupation
Is demonstrating part of “The Berkeley Experience?”
In the 128-page document released Wednesday by UC Berkeley’s independent Police Review Board is an interesting reference to something called “The Berkeley Experience.”
It may have played a significant role in the demonstrations against budget cuts last fall.
“The Berkeley Experience,” according to the report, is every student’s desire to do something that is very Berkeley: participate in a demonstration.
Students come to Berkeley not only to study, according to the report. Since the university has a tradition of … Continue reading »
Panel: UC police and administration acted badly in November 20 student protests
UC Berkeley police and university officials did a poor job of managing the November 20, 2009 occupation of Wheeler Hall, according to a 128-page report released today by an independent investigative panel.
Even though administrators and police were aware that there would be protests, they did little to prepare, according to the report. There were only five police officers on duty and many key administrators were away or on furlough, leading to a lack of communication that contributed to … Continue reading »
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