Thank God for eclipses

Call the waaaambulance! We're not politically active anymore!

Even today, the notion of UC Berkeley spirit conjures up images of the infamous Free Speech Movement, Mario Savio and the hippie counter-culture.

According to another article, it should conjure up images of old buildings.

"I'd say Berkeley has substituted a Mario Savio Cafe for a Mario Savio spirit," says anthropology professor Laura Nader, who came to UC Berkeley in 1960.

Well, I believe Laura Nader. Sure, she doesn't even know the name of the Free Speech Movement Cafe, but that's no big deal.

Anyway, it's interesting to hear the geezers complain about our lack of 'passion.' If you stop to think about it, what they're really complaining about is the fact that things don't suck enough for us. Essentially, they're saying "I'm nostalgic for old days. If only things sucked more for students, those days could be brought back."

Thanks, but no thanks. I think a lack of political activism is a small price to pay for having things not suck so much.

posted by Beetle Aurora Drake 8/31/2005 02:09:00 PM #
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