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The Che Café responds to allegations of assault and boundary violations in its space

The Che Café responds to allegations of assault and boundary violations in its space

Eru Ishikawa, Contributing Writer Dec 3, 2023

Editor’s note: Interviewees were granted confidentiality and anonymity over privacy concerns.  The Che Café Collective, an on-campus venue, announced on Nov. 15 on its Instagram that it would implement...

The Che Cafe mural. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Lease Renewed for Che Cafe, Khosla to Pay for Necessary Renovations

Lauren Holt Aug 3, 2017

UCSD’s historic Ché Café will remain open after members of the Ché Café Collective signed a new lease following two years of negotiations with the university’s administration over the terms of...

Photo by Christian Duarte

Che Cafe : Here to Stay

Allison Kubo Apr 12, 2016

The C.H.E. Cafe Collective has survived in spite of a three year struggle with potential closure.  The Guardian takes a look at the institution’s colorful 50 year history and what lies in its future. On...

The Che Cafe mural. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The Che Cafe Wins the Battle Against Administrative Attacks

Sep 23, 2015

UCSD’s sudden decision to revive the CHE Cafe Collective with university-subsidized safety upgrades to the facility is a rare and refreshing example that the university is not completely deaf to student...

Local Artist Retouches Murals at Che Cafe

Local Artist Retouches Murals at Che Cafe

Brynna Bolt Apr 19, 2015

San Diego muralist Mario Torero returned to help touch up several of his previously painted murals at the Che Cafe facility on April 16. Students and local community members also joined the event and created...

Che Cafe’s Supporters Rally Against the Upcoming Eviction

Mar 29, 2015

We’ve said it before and we’re saying it again: Student-run spaces should be on the top of the university’s priority list. They strengthen the community and ultimately promote a better quality education...

A.S. Council and GSA Pass Che Cafe Resolution

A.S. Council and GSA Pass Che Cafe Resolution

Tina Butoiu Mar 4, 2015

A.S. Council and the Graduate Student Association passed a joint resolution on Feb. 18 that called for the C.H.E Cafe Collective to refrain from operating at its facility until Spring 2016 and created...

Che Cafe’s Future Depends on Growing Its Demographic

Mar 4, 2015

A.S. Council and the Graduate Student Association recently passed a joint resolution calling on the Che Cafe to vacate its historic location, while also creating a committee to help the Collective become...

2/18 A.S. Council: Che Cafe Resolution Passes

2/18 A.S. Council: Che Cafe Resolution Passes

Tina Butoiu Feb 19, 2015

Hello everyone! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve attended A.S. Council meetings but I am happy to be back! Tonight I was joined by the UCSD Guardian’s sports editorial assistant and opinion columnist...

A.S. Council  Needs to Take Lead on Che Cafe

A.S. Council Needs to Take Lead on Che Cafe

Guardian Staff Nov 16, 2014

Here’s the thing about the Che Cafe closing: Most people don’t really care. Now, before you start writing me an angry email, let me clarify what I mean. Students don’t understand why they should...

Judge Rules Against Che Cafe

Tina Butoiu Oct 22, 2014

The Che Cafe’s unlawful detainer trial concluded Tuesday with a San Diego County Superior Court judge ruling in the Board of Regents’ favor. The collective will have five days to vacate the space after...

GSA President Rahul Kapadia listens in during the bodys June 2 meeting where GSA voted to decertify the Che Cafe of its co-operative status.

GSA Votes to Strip Che Cafe of Co-op Status

Tina Butoiu Jun 2, 2014

The UCSD Graduate Student Association voted to decertify the Che Cafe from its co-operative status on Monday evening with a vote of 24-2-3. This is the second time the GSA has decertified the Che Cafe...

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