Avalanche Warning Issued for York University

We are each of us a snowflake. Together we can be an avalanche.
(Yes, yes, we are each of us supposed to be a raindrop. But it’s cold out. Have you tried being a raindrop in this weather?)
Tonight is the two-week anniversary of our return to the ninth floor. We’ve been waiting for President Shoukri for 339.25 consecutive hours now, plus the 96 hours we spent in December.
And it’s all because we want our president to speak publicly about this strike that has canceled almost all classes for 74 days.
But President Shoukri still refuses to meet with us.
And now we are faced with the biggest challenge yet during this strike, a forced ratification vote that, if successful, will allow the Administration to impose a new contract on us.
It’s a daunting battle. On one side, we have the University Administration, armed with Capital, Politics, Law, the Media, and a Phantom President. On the other, we have a bunch of snowflakes.
And the battle is certainly unfair. For what are the University Administration’s weapons against a bunch of snowflakes armed with nothing? Armed with nothing but their desire for improved teaching conditions. Armed with nothing but their desire for improved learning conditions. Armed with nothing but their desire to make the world a better place. Armed with nothing but an avalanche.
(Anybody else feel like you’re starting to melt?)
Defeat the forced rat!
Snowflakes of the world unite!

The Ninth Floor Sitters