California State University Sneaks Toward Academic Elitism
CSU students and faculty rally against cuts, April 13, 2011.
by Kit-Bacon Gressitt / Excuse Me, I’m Writing
On Wednesday, April 13, campuses across the California State University system (CSU) hosted demonstrations — dubbed Take Class Action Day — to protest budget cuts to the Cal State system.
The rally was the first time, since landing at CSU San Marcos in January, that I sensed that protest high of my otherwise misspent youth. As I approached the gathering, shades of rhythmic rebellion synced with my beating heart as students, staff and faculty sang the praises of the