Comments on: Protests at The New School

By: NYU vs. New School Occupations « Ida C. Benedetto

NYU vs. New School Occupations « Ida C. Benedetto — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:58:50 +0000

[…] of the New School’s occupation. The blog they published was often cryptic and inconclusive. Covering events one night from outside the building, I was amazed at how difficult communication was between occupiers […]

By: nyu occupied « verbal privilege

nyu occupied « verbal privilege — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:51 +0000

[…] and educational institutions, and more. They have declared solidarity with the students who occupied the New School and the wave of UK student occupations in response to the assault on […]

By: Semester Assessment « Ida C. Benedetto

Semester Assessment « Ida C. Benedetto — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:49:07 +0000

[…] practices and minority services in the midst of politicking by the university and students alike. Activities across the university to confront the negative ramifications of Bob Kerrey’s presidency provided […]

By: Emily Parson

Emily Parson — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:19:42 +0000

I agree that this is the best collection of photos I have seen. Great work. Thanks for being there. It was a memorable event, whether for the sake of “a bunch of privileged kids” or not. I think that this is what we call a successful step in the left direction.

By: Ida

Ida — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:14:20 +0000

I respect your skepticism about the tactics used, but I don’t wish embarrassment on anyone. That won’t make the New School a better educational environment.

By: stevan

stevan — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:31:44 +0000

I believe that these students, once grayed and matured, will look back on these events with a mild embarrassment and realize that there are less dramatic and far more effective ways to remove a leader. A Majority of these students are most likely enrolled here based on the advertisements and publicity that this business minded greedy leader paid for. Now he is in the New York Times… for free. Perfect.

By: Ida

Ida — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:21:14 +0000

Of course, and there are many time in history when it has. I did not realize that this was an event of privileged kids getting their way. What are you basing that statement on? While there are many grounds upon which to criticize the New York Times, I was impressed with this article that came out last night. The events on Thursday night were certainly the most rowdy and high profile. A lot of people are upset at the New School.

By: stevan

stevan — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:07:52 +0000

If this much energy and determination was put to proper use, for people who desperately need help, think of how much good could actually be done. not just a bunch of privileged kids getting their way at school.

By: Ida

Ida — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:53:32 +0000

Why are you so skeptical, Stevan? What do you know about the situation?

By: stevan

stevan — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:43:26 +0000

This is sad. These people probably feel like they are making some kind of difference in the world. Its comical how self centered they are. All that… for what?