Word: protesters
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...were born in the heat of student protest, when youths spouted visions of changing the world and opening society; now youth are more likely to accept the status quo. But, in a way every student now takes for granted what used to be the highest of goals--women's rights, civil rights and our nation at peace. Even the most traditional of students in the Class of 1989 have made friends with students of different ethnicities, races, religions and sexual preferences...
...United Mine Workers of America [UMWA] has been on strike against Pittston since April 5, and was responsible for initiating yesterday's protest at Harvard...
...Protest organizers said Stone--who attends about 15 board meetings a year--has rejected opportunities for a settlement with the strikers. They said they may take further action at Harvard if Stone does not accede to their demands...
...president of the United Steel Workers union, Lynn Williams--father of a member of the Class of '89--also added his voice to the protest. As he entered the Yard with his wife and son, he joined the demonstrators, and later gave an impromptu speech...
During the protest, the seven-member Corporation was holding one of its regular meetings at 17 Quincy St., across the Yard...