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STET Issue #9 Spring ‘86 “The Occupation of Baker Tower” p. 10 cont. 13 See all items with this value

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Detailed description of the occupation of Baker Tower, the response from campus safety officers, and other students. Students in favor of divestment occupied the tower, prompting the College to close the library. A list of five demands were sent to Dean Shanahan and the Trustees. In response, students were threatened with suspension. The article claims: “It is important to note that according to Dean Shanahan’s interpretation of the Student Handbook on the 22nd of January [during the shanty town incident], immediate suspension can only be used against students posing a “physical threat” to the community that he did not perceive to be posed by the shanty-bashers… when asked to explain his change of interpretation, he explained that he has been empowered by the trustees to place us under immediate suspension.” Students outside the building taunted the protesters to jump from the tower. Following the description of the occupation is a statement submitted to the Committee of Standards by three protesters. See all items with this value

Citation Information

Rauner Special Collections Library, D.C. History; LH1.D3 S68 See all items with this value

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