From Alexis, an organizer.

On Why She Was There:

" I want the military off our campus... and to stop recruiting in poor/communities of color.

(Effectively), we have a poverty draft which functions as a nominally volunteer army. People aren't given a choice to attend college instead of joining the military."

Feelings About the Career Fair Shutting Their Doors:

"I can sympathize with the people who are shut out of the job fair, but I hope they understand the similarity between their situation and those who are shut out of education and forced into the military."

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From Juan, a well-groomed, yet shirtless student.

What He Was Doing There:

".. Came out to support the demonstration. I tried to get into the career fair but they wouldn't let us in. They decided that we didn't look like career fair people."

Why:

"I don't support the military's actions so when they come here, it's important to let them know."

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From Karen L.

Why She Was There:

"I'm against military recruiting, especially because they (single out) people of color and discriminate against women.

I went to Monroe High School in the San Fernando Valley where there was a high percentage of Hispanic and Black males and the recruiters were ALWAYS there. They ended up talking a couple of my friends into it. My brother was recruited into military service and so was my cousin. In fact, she was sent to Iraq and spent six months there. She was pregnant, came back and had the baby. When the baby was only three months, she was sent back to Iraq."

What Happened to Her Family:

"The baby was totally traumatized. She cried whenever her mom left and never wanted her to leave. She (the baby) experienced trouble bonding as a result."