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Students Take Over Tower of Pisa

Protesters also jump turnstiles, enter Colosseum, hang banner

By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 25, 2010 12:13 PM CST

(Newser) – On the heels of yesterday's protests in London, thousands of Italian students took their complaints about education cuts to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum—among other places—today, clogging roads and railways in the process. At the tower, about 20 students managed to breach security and unfurl a banner from the top; others created a human chain around the building to block tourists from entering, reports ANSA. At the Colosseum, protesters jumped turnstiles and hung a banner reading "No cuts, no profit."

University students hang a banner with writing reading in Italian No to the Gelmini (Education Minister Mariastella Gelmini) reform from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, Thursday, Nov. 25.
University students hang a banner with writing reading in Italian "No to the Gelmini (Education Minister Mariastella Gelmini) reform" from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, Thursday, Nov. 25.   (AP Photo/Paolo Lazzeroni)
Students march in protest against the government-proposed education reforms, in Rome, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.
Students march in protest against the government-proposed education reforms, in Rome, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.   (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Police in riot gear clash with students during a protest against the government-proposed education reforms which are being discussed in the Italian Parliament, in Florence.
Police in riot gear clash with students during a protest against the government-proposed education reforms which are being discussed in the Italian Parliament, in Florence.   (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)
Students gather in front of the lower chamber of parliament in Rome, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, to protest against the government-proposed education reforms.
Students gather in front of the lower chamber of parliament in Rome, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, to protest against the government-proposed education reforms.   (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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COMMENTS
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MDD
Nov 26, 2010 8:36 AM CST
If they shoot a few this crap will Stop, worked at Kent State!
IronmanATL
Nov 26, 2010 2:04 AM CST
as a 22 year old American student, I can say honestly that I've lost any hope for my generation to impact social change for the better. I mean, I could probably say that about most generations since the 70s, but you always hope your team will win this time. uber-sigh.
miamisun
Nov 25, 2010 4:43 PM CST
Good for them

 
Italy • protests • Colosseum • student protests • Leaning Tower of Pisa

 
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