Category: Occupy Wall Street
Brophy’s stance on the 99 percent should preach acceptance not exclusion
By Joe Skoog ’13
The Roundup
“We are the 99 percent.”
While the Occupy Wall Street movement may have far reaching effects on the United States, many do not know what the idea of being the “99 percent” entails The Occupy Wall Street movement sprung up in response to what their website calls, “The Arab Spring, which gave rise to the European Summer, and finally continues on into the American Spring.”
Focus on ‘fat cats,’ top one percent misses real social injustices in society
By Rohan Keith Andresen ’12
The Roundup
For the last few months, the United States has been introduced to a stream of domestic protests called “Occupy Wall Street” in solidarity for the plight of the “99 percent.”
The protesters, mainly students and younger Americans, believe that they make up the 99 percent of Americans who have been tread upon by the wealthiest—and therefore most powerful—one percent.
They also point to a growing gap between the top and everyone else.
‘Occupy’ protests stir discussion across campus, nation
“We are the 99 percent!”
This battle cry resonates in protests, all over the Internet and in various news outlets.
But how do the Occupy Wall Street movements affect Brophy students?
The Roundup examines these questions, among others, in this month’s edition.
Occupy Wall Street leaves students with questions
By Logan Hall ’14 THE ROUNDUP Protestors marched around Liberty Square in Manhattan’s Financial District on Sept. 17 with signs that read “We Are the 99%” and “OWS.” The Occupy Wall Street protests have been a point of interest since they began and have spread as far as Phoenix. However many students do not know [...]
Teachers mixed on protests
By Brett A. Mejia ’13 THE ROUNDUP Over the past three months protestors have agglomerated in the Wall Street financial district of New York City, causing much debate. This protest was given the title “Occupy Wall Street,” to raise awareness of the increasing divide between the rich and poor. This protest has inspired people across [...]
Occupy Wall Street falsely condemns capitalism
By Aakash Jain ’14
The Roundup
The Occupy Wall Street movement personifies the growing discontent of our nation with public policy.
Many of its adherents claim to be advocating against the widening gap between the rich and poor.
This certainly is a legitimate issue with hefty importance, and as Brophy “Men for Others,” it is our responsibility to seek justice and righteousness.
Nationwide protests revitalizing radical alternative to corporate avarice
By Colin Marston ’13
The Roundup
It has been three years since that period of financial abyss in 2008, and it feels like a blur.
Lehman Brothers was going bankrupt, the Dow Jones plunged 777 points in one day and there was a real possibility of systematic risk in the U.S. financial system and likewise in the world economy.
Occupy Wall Street protests need concrete action
By Joe Skoog ’13
The Roundup
The Occupy Wall Street movement’s main goal is to do away with “business as usual” economic practices by companies around the world.
As good as this may sound, however, this message is far too vague to accomplish anything.
In reality, a more precise and clear mission for these protests are the only ways to create social change.
Occupy Wall Street still has ways to go
Staff Editorial
The Issue: Occupy Wall Street protesters are advocating against corporate greed and the increasing divide between the rich and poor.
Our Stance: The protesters are justified in their demonstrations; however, they fail to realize the entire scope of the problem, and are somewhat hypocritical in what they choose to fight against.
Occupy Wall Street deserves to protest without police interference
By Chase Stevens ’12
THE ROUNDUP
All across the nation, people are protesting against corporate greed and the widening wealth gap.
Occupy Wall Street has been gaining in popularity, sparking peaceful protests in many cities, ranging from New York City to Los Angeles.
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