We've seen our share of protests on CSU and UC campuses regarding budget cuts, but France has taken higher education activism to a whole new level. Protesters are objecting to the French government's reform efforts. An excerpt from the Kyiv Post article:
The deadlock has left universities in chaos, with no lectures taking place, buildings blocked by piles of desks and chairs and uncertainty over whether June exams will go ahead.Two rectors at universities in Orleans and Rennes were held hostage briefly by students in separate incidents this week. "I'm worried about not having lectures or exams but we have to fight for a just cause," said literature student Selin Cay.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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