Mainstream media coverage of the ongoing struggle to defend public education has been miserable. Even our own “student-run” papers ignore the efforts made by students to resist. This is yet another manifestation of student exclusion, as only recognized events and organizations seem to make it into the press…
While we should be angry, we should also be critical. It’s no surprise the institution can’t think beyond institutional means. The collective expression of frustration, and the organic, re-definition of community which took place on March 4th, doesn’t make sense to people who think within the narrow framework of organized forums and scheduled discussion.
That being said, ABC News has contacted ASU Resist requesting statements from students. The value of talking with mainstream media is debatable. Your message may be co-opted, edited, or erased. However, the opportunity to speak and the decision to speak through them is yours. This is one more avenue to raise the level of awareness about the institutional violence against students.
If you would like to share your story with the news – or if you just want to rant – please e-mail:
resist_asu@riseup.net
and contact info will be relayed.
Students Unite!
