But by morning, it became clearer to students that they would not be arrested.
At about 11 a.m. yesterday, the students outside had a run-in with an unnamed Tufts student who tried to disrupt the action. According to Kerivan the individual shouted racist and homophobic slurs.
"He ran through the banners and ripped the strings," Kerivan said. "He later returned with a Swiss army knife and tried to cut down the signs."
According to witnesses, police took the student's ID number and had witnesses give official statements about what had happened.
"That reaffirmed for the group that this is why we are here," said Barry.
Outside of that single incident, students were very happy with the events of the past two days.
"I think this shows that you can effect change through activism," Barry said. "It's a valid means of expression. It's a valid means of communication."