While making their case known, the noisy activism has triggered complaints from students living on Mass. Hall's upper floors and in surrounding dormitories, sparking a counter-protest last week by nearby student residents. Some workers inside Mass. Hall have complained that protesters have blocked access to their offices and verbally abused them. In response, protesters have agreed to tone down their demonstrations. Despite that pledge, Offner said the support the demonstrators have gained over the past week has made their position stronger, not weaker. With the passage of time, she believes the pressure will mount and the University will have to acquiesce to the PSLM's demands.
Spirits are very high.
I think the University has to cave, they've got to negotiate and it has to happen now. Harvard House Masters and members of the United Ministry have weighed in on the debate. Members of both groups have called for a negotiated end to the stalemate.