Many protesters are members of the Madison Anti-Sweatshop Coalition or similar groups. Other students dropped by to see the action and decided to stay. Students will control one-third of the board. MASC member Tom Wheatley said UW-Madison is a leading apparel seller in Wisconsin. He said if UW-Madison and a few other key universities insist on a strong code, other schools will most likely follow.
People here are prepared to go the distance.
He said the group encourages other campuses to join the protest. Dean of Students Mary Rouse offered to act as a liaison between the protesters and Ward. The students refused her help. Rouse said she is pleased the protest has not interfered with those in class in Bascom Hall. I want to stress the issues of safety, civility and respect.