At UC Berkeley, where a history of supporting small, locally owned business has reigned, a campaign has been organized to prevent fast food chain Panda Express from coming to campus. Currently, more than 1,300 students have signed a petition opposing a plan to bring Panda Express to Lower Sproul Plaza.

Potential damage to UC Berkeley's reputation as a leader in sustainability, as well as fat and sodium levels in the food served by Panda Express, have been stated as two of many reasons for the campaign.

Read on for more from both sides of the Panda Express/Berkeley controversy.

-Karen

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Serena   |Administrator |2009-03-08 13:23:30 Interesting... I wonder what the success rate of such protest movements are.

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