Protesters Take Over Administration Building At UC Davis
DAVIS (CBS13) -- People are expressing dissent on the the campus of UC Davis, and they're not going anywhere.
Reporter: "It's possible you could be camped out here for days?"
Student: "Oh yeah, absolutely."
The takeover of Mrak Hall -- the main administration building on campus -- looks more like party than protest, with bongos and flutes, pots of food, and a united, albeit general message.
"This is about bringing down the entire system of oppression," one protester said.
And so far protesters have been met with patience from police and UC Davis administrators.
It was two years ago this week a protest on campus turned violent. More than 50 students were hauled off to jail.
School leaders don't want a repeat of the campus chaos, but it's certainly on the minds of protesters. They have signs everywhere with tips and numbers to call if you're cuffed.
"We are having a general assembly. We are having a general assembly," goes the chant.
As long as these students keep the peace and perseverance, this could be a marathon.
"As long as it's going like this it's fine," said Claudia Morian with the university's Public Affairs Office.
No matter How long it takes?
"Well, Thanksgiving is coming. Christmas is coming. At some point it would end," she said.
