Over 70 students assembled around Hahn Student Services early on Monday morning, aiming to stop work for the day as a message of solidarity for the student protesters of UC Davis. Administration arrived within an hour to inform students that they hoped communications would remain peaceful, and staff would be redirected to the Bay Tree Bookstore.

As the Nov. 18 pepper spraying of UC Davis protesters draws national attention, Yudof announces private consultants will examine the Davis actions, and UCPD protocol regarding campus protests.

In response to UC Davis police’s use of pepper spray on Occupy UC Davis protesters, UC Davis is calling for a general strike on Monday, Nov. 28.

“I intend to do everything in my power as president of this university to protect the rights of our students, faculty and staff to engage in non-violent protest,” said UC President Mark Yudof in a statement released on Sunday, Nov. 20.

The stands of the Harvey West baseball field were uncharacteristically packed with a large crowd of students and parents who all came out to watch the showdown between division rivals UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis.