The chanting continued as Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) Chief Francis "Bud" Riley arrived and went into the office of President Neil L. Rudenstine.

Over the next two hours, an uneasy peace settled on the building, with students and administrators coexisting.

Receptionist Janice Braxton dealt with bewildered delivery people and answered calls with a hurried "Good afternoon, Mass. Hall reception, how may I help you?," while a student practiced yoga on the floor in front of her. Across the hall in the conference room, students played Hearts and began digging into their peanut butter supplies. Students also napped in the hallway and did reading for class.

Before leaving himself, Riley laid down some ground rules for protestors-be careful with the antiques, keep the doorways clear. Riley pointed out the fire exits before leaving the scene himself.

"We're not going to arrest anyone," Riley laughed. "We know them by their first names."

UMass-Amherst Professor Robert Wolff `54, who joined protestors, gave a rousing speech before leaving mid-afternoon.

"You'll never convince them you're doing the right thing, but you might embarrass them into doing something," Wolff encouraged students.