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by cleveland rocks, pittsburgh does too Thursday, Sep. 30, 2004 at 1:16 PM

The Observer CWRU Student Newspaper Letter to the Editor: plus info on the 4 feeder marches

New information for Pittsburgh activsts who may coming to Cleveland to protest the Vice Presidental debates on October 5th.

Caution: Big Brother is Watching

To the Editor:

The Case Western Reserve University campus community is preparing for the "Race at Case." The vice presidential debate, to be held Oct. 5, is an exciting national event which will bring alot of attention to the school and the city of Cleveland. However, Case is not the only institution preparing for this incredible event; the government is gearing up, too. Within the last week and a half, many students have noticed the men in collared white button-down shirts and slacks, gazing at them through dark, mirrored sunglasses. The men, seen mainly on the Mather Quad during the mid-afternoon, have taken pictures of groups of students , and, in some cases, of individuals. But they haven't stopped there. Mysterious phone calls and emails have been recieved. Strange, unknown characters have pursued questionable conversations seeking private information about individual students. Some people have been noticeably singled out and followed by the men in dark sunglasses, or have seen the men communicating on walkie-talkies while clearly staring at particular students. Others have walked out of their homes to see the men in cars, watching them.
It is clear that campus activists are being targeted by these surveillances, though all students are being photographed. While it might seem unbelievable, the government is here, on our campus. It is inconceivable that the university is not assisting the government in their quest for information, and in turn, needlessly subjecting their students to this intimidation. While some may dismiss this as simply paranoid delusions, the fact is that other campuses, notably Washington University in St. Louis, faced similar issues. Activists were tailed, their families questioned by the FBI, and in some cases they were arrested and detained. There is no reason to believe the federal law enforcement agencies will behave any differently on our campus. Be aware of where you are and who is around; Big Brother is watching you.
written by anonymous undergraduate student

September 24, 2004 Volume XXXVI Issue 5 This letter to the Editor can be found in print in The Observer student newspaper at the Case Western Reserve University Campus

Gender Bloc

Welcome to the Gender Bloc! This is the place to make your voice loud about your issues because the candidates have not made theirs loud enough or have not said what we want to hear! We're gathering around the issues of the LGBT community, Radical Womyn, and Reproductive Rights. It's clear that Bush is not too concerned about us, and Kerry's not doing much better.

Bring your signs, your banners, your t-shirts, pins, and stickers, and most importantly, your VOICE! Be prepared for an energy-filled march to the Free Speech Zone to make sure our issues are heard, even if they don't want to talk about them!

Time:
6:30 - Gather at location.
7:00 - March!
7:30 - Arrive at "Free Speech" Zone

Location:
Gather at Harmony Gardens.
(Bellflower Rd. between Wolstein Hall and Steiner House).

We're No. 1 March
Theme:
The National Census Bureau has recently proclaimed Cleveland #1 in the nation! Unfortunately, they're talking about poverty rates. Cleveland is currenty #1 for poverty and child poverty, and #3 in racial segregation.

Time:
6:00 - Gather at location.
7:00 - March!
7:30 - Arrive at "Free Speech" Zone

Location:
Gather at East 120th and Euclid Ave.
(120th St. Red Line Bus Stop)

Anti-War/Imperialism March

Theme:

This march will demand an end to war and war politics. We are expressing outrage not only against the invasion and occupation of Iraq, but also other imperial projects the U.S. is engaged in worldwide. We are also crying out on behalf of the countless thousands of innocent lives needlessly lost to war. Both candidates have expressed their support of the conflict and occupation in Iraq, and both promise a future of further U.S. exploitation of this world's people.

Time:
6:00 - Gather at location.
7:00 - March!
7:30 - Arrive at "Free Speech" Zone

Location:
Gather at the corner of Juniper and Ford.
(Field in front of the Cleveland Institute of Music,
across from botanical garden).

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