Photo essay: Occupy the cuts

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Students gathered last Wednesday at Rocky Young Park for the Where’s The Funding? (WTF?) rally, to protest budget cuts and fee hikes.

Signs made by students were carried as the students rallied from Rocky Young Park to Mason Avenue and across Victory Boulevard, chanting things like, “no more budget cuts!”

The rally, which was in the works for about four weeks, had approximately 150 students participate, and was organized by the American Teacher’s Federation, and the Students Organizing for Success club.

Despite the Associated Students Organization putting together rallies against cuts and hikes in the past, they did not sponser the WTF? rally due to a lack of planning according to ASO Senator for the Political Science Department Shane Mooney.

Organizers plan to continue their rally by protesting in the free speech area on the Mall every day.

Voice of reason: Students Organizing for Success member Wandoly Juarez rallies protesters during the fee hike and budget cuts rally for community colleges in Southern California.

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Gathering: Students gather for the Where's The Funding? rally at Rock yYoung Park and march around.

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Take charge: Students hold signs as they chant against budget cuts and fee hikes.

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Signs: A megaphone and signs created by Students Organizing for Success lay on the ground at Rocky Young Park.

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