out of mind

there is a place you can go, even for just a moment - to contemplate reality. to absorb knowledge. to become more scientifically literate than you were before. in this place you may see things that frighten you, that shock you, that force you to question the world around you. within this place you have the ability to discuss, contemplate & define your own inner peace. this is a place that strives to educate in order to achieve a more harmonious balance with the world & grasp the actions needed to perfect our life, our world or our own personal corner of the planet. within this place, your ideas, current education, ideals, traditions & religions may be tested. this place will challenge your mind, build your courage & embrace your fears. this place encourages you to understand your place in the universe. just like the world we know, this will not always be a safe place. this place is not a room to hide in, it is a gateway to a higher sense of purpose. this place is an open door that allows you to move freely at your own pace without prejudice or judgement. this is that place. and it's yours. and ultimately, it's whatever you need it to be in your place in time. peace & love to each of you. enjoy.

thoughts? post away.

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Notes Students set up camp and occupy UMass-Boston | Boston Globe

cultureofresistance:

socialismartnature:

Borrowing a page from the nationwide Occupy Wall Street movement, about 20 students on Monday occupied the campus center at University of Massachusetts Boston to protest cuts in public education spending and hikes in tuition.

“Public universities were built for the 99-percent and we intend on maintaining that,” said Amanda Achin, a 22-year-old student of political science at UMass Boston. “We need to end the wars, tax the rich and fund public education.”

Setting up a few tents inside the campus center Monday, the group said they plan to camp there indefinitely.

Distributing fliers, students occupiers said they supported many of the broad ideas put forth by the Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Boston movement, but said this occupation really focuses on education.

Last year the University of Massachusetts approved a 7.5-percent increase in student fees, raising the price for a semester at UMass Boston in spring 2012 to $6,613.50 for in-state students.

“There is a lot of frustration among students about where the school is going and about them not having a say in it,” said Stasha Lampert, a 23-year-old student studying economics and political science.

Boston making me proud, again.
(via socialuprooting)