Retro Cut

Last 21-23 September 2011, the UP community with other state universities and colleges (SUCs) launched a strike to oppose the government's move to slash the budget on education and social services. To make it a successful disapproval, various groups and organizations supported the 3-day activity. There had been college walkouts, a fashion show, film showing, Alternatibong KLASe (AKLAS), dorm campout, a retro cultural night, and of course the march from Diliman to Mendiola called Isko Tsunami Walk.

Narra Youth singing "State University"

One of which I attended was the retro-themed cultural night entitled "Walastik, Dehins sa Cuts, Repapips!" It was held Thursday night at the AS steps. I was with my blockmates Euan, Andrea, and Vigel. A lot of organizations were present to perform with regards to the education crisis. Some of the performers we've watched were the UP Dance Company, UP Speca, the band Progeny, Narra Youth, and Anton and the Salvadors.

Here are the photos of the said night:

Strike Shirts provided by the LFS

UP Dance Company

Progeny

Other organizations present in the solidarity were the Center for the Nationalist Studies (CNS), League of Filipino Students (LFS), and the UP Repertory Company. I and Andrea decided to go home early while Euan and Vigel, who are dormers, stayed.