Degrees of freedom

Since the Free Speech Movement, the University concedes that free expression, speech, and assembly are "constitutionally protected rights" but continues to control "the time, place, and manner of exercising [these rights]." Here are some things you can and cannot do, according to Berkeley Campus Regulations.

341. The use of sound amplification equipment for functions or events that are not officially authorized by the University is not permitted. Acoustic or ambient sound, such as that generated through musical instruments may be limited when such use interferes with the orderly conduct of University business or authorized events.

342. Generally, during periods of instruction or employment, sound amplification will be permitted for authorized events from the Savio (Sproul Hall) steps and in the Lower Sproul Plaza between noon and 1:00 p.m. and between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

351. Recognized campus organizations, the recognized student government and its agencies, official alumni groups, and colleges, schools, departments and other units of the Berkeley campus may maintain a table or other display materials in specific areas designated by the Office of Student Life in any of the following locations: (a) The Upper Sproul Plaza area between Bancroft Avenue and Sather Gate, not including the Savio (Sproul Hall) steps; (b) Lower Sproul Plaza; (c) North Gate; (d) the Tolman Hall area; (e) the area between Kroeber Hall and the Law School buildings.

363. Anyone may personally distribute non-commercial announcements, statements, or materials in any outdoor area of the campus consistent with the orderly conduct of University affairs, the maintenance of University property, and the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Efforts must be made to avoid litter. Particular circumstances at particular times may require some limitations.

Though the University has co-opted and glorified the Free Speech Movement, has it really given free speech on campus?

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You can read the official history of the Free Speech Movement at http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/FSM/, or just go to the FSM cafe in Moffit Library.

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For a history, check out http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/FSM/, or just go to the FSM cafe.

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