The massive rally also drew a small counter-protest that was the scene of the day's only heated moments.
Fifteen students circulated through the crowd holding signs reading, "Against Coercion, Against Intimidation, Against PSLM."
"Don't negotiate with terrorists," shouted Brian R. Smith '02.
Harvard police had to repeatedly separate PSLM supporters from the counter-protesters, as heated words flew between the two sides.
As the speeches wound to a close, about 300 students marched-holding noisemakers and chanting-from Mass. Hall to circle around University Hall.
From inside Mass. Hall, PSLM member Benjamin L. McKean '02 addressed the crowd with a loudspeaker.
"We're tired and stressed but pumped to see you all out here," McKean said. "We've got everyone out here with one exception-the people upstairs. The administration stands alone against a living wage."
The day began with a surprise visit to the occupied building by President-elect Lawrence H. Summers, accompanied by Rudenstine and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Jeremy R. Knowles.
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