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Day 3: Tuesday March 8

On this morning, the gates were re-opened and people were allowed to come and go. The students boycotted classes and attended rallies and speeches instead. At the same time, the faculty convened a meeting to discuss among themselves what to do.

By this time, four students had emerged as leaders of the protest: Bridgetta Bourne, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok, and Tim Rarus. Faculty, staff, alumni, and other advocacy group organizers continued their work in a less visible but well coordinated manner. The Alumni House became the headquarters for the protest and the Deaf President Now Council —that included members from all the groups— was formed. This group included identified student, staff, faculty and alumni liaisons, media, interpreter and fundraising coordinators, as well as legal and legislative liaisons.

[video still of students blocking the entrance 
to campus]

The rallies and speeches continued throughout the day. By evening, the protest had reached beyond the local media and was featured on many of the national television and programs and in newspapers across the country.

[video still of students picketing] [video still of antenna truck]

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