This attempt by the University to change the Student Conduct Code more or less on the sly is bullshit, which even the article manages to express. I had heard rumors that something was up, but Student Judicial Affairs hadn't even told the Student Advocate office that something was up (!). Ms. Rafeedie told me that not much was going on.

The main thrust, to make student groups culpable for actions, is an affront to American standards of justice. We don't try 'groups,' we try individuals. People commit student conduct violations. Groups make political statements. To hold a group responsible for what not 100% of the group is involved in will inevitably lead to miscarriages of justice.

Student groups that break university rules would be suspended from tabling on Sproul Plaza and within five days face disciplinary hearings under proposed revisions, the source said.

University officials declined to comment about possible changes to the code. But they have said last week's settlement will not influence the revisions.

Our student leaders are taking a combatative approach. Ms. Ahn, my ex-boss, is appointing SJP members to the committee.

Ahn said she found out the committee existed only after a student told her about it.

Ahn has since nominated two graduate students arrested in the April protest. Froehlich already sits on the committee, and English graduate student Hoang Phan's appointment is pending.

ASUC Academic Affairs Vice President Tony Falcone said Saturday no one had told him he could appoint an undergraduate student. He said he will now try to appoint one.

Mr. Falcone should appoint me! I'm experienced in Student Conduct issues, I'm well-placed to publicize any attempts to screw up student rights, and I'm politically neutral for the most part. Plus, he owes me one. Hurrah! My e-mail is above.

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