HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS: … As Corbett stepped to the microphone, about a dozen students turned their chairs away from the stage. Early in his speech, the governor asked the graduates to stand. A few dozen more remained seated. When it became clear Corbett wanted them to wave to their parents in the stadium, some stood, some waved from their seats, some sat motionless. One student had “Game of Loans” written on her mortarboard.
About half of the faculty members wore yellow pins reading “I support public education.” A few of the professors turned their chairs as well.
The black armband protest that had been discussed on campus in the days and weeks leading up to graduation did not appear to materialize… (more)
