On the other end of the political spectrum, those in favor of the war spent break brainstorming ways to make their presence felt in more subtle ways.

“As of right now, we have not planned on attending or hosting rallies,” said Mark Silvestri, secretary and spokesperson for the Harvard Republican Club (HRC). “In war, things are very fluid—we will see how things change and see what seems to be the most pertinent way to make a difference on campus and with the troops.”

Starting this week, HRC will be distributing American flag pins in front of the Science Center and signing postcards to be sent to the troops.

Silvestri said that, as far as he knew, no HRC members had attended any pro-war rallies over break. On Saturday, 2,000 people attended a rally on Cape Cod in support of troops.

“At this point, we stand with the president’s decisions, we trust him and his administration,” Silvestri said. “So far, I have heard very few rational, logical arguments from the anti-war side—just one line slogans that have no backing. I am very eager to hear clear thoughts through debates.”

Silvestri said HRC’s plans might include inviting speakers to campus and sponsoring debates.

—Staff Writer Rebecca D. O’Brien can be reached at robrien@fas.harvard.edu.