"I feel that this was my last chance to prove I cared about the people who work for, with and around me," one message reads.
Yesterday afternoon, representatives from student groups endorsing the sit-in-including the Black Students Association (BSA) and the Harvard Democrats-attracted a crowd of about 60 students outside the tent city.
BSA member Fred O. Smith '04 said the principles behind the occupation of Mass. Hall are just part of a complete education.
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"We believe that it's not just about academics, it's about compassion," Smith said, gesturing to the students cheering out of the open Mass. Hall windows behind him. "This shows up that we have a nation that's on its proper course."