Extra at the End

The strike days had a playful spirit, but in the evenings student mood darkened; they threw rocks, broke windows; violence spread. On Saturday rain was predicted but instead the sun shone and a peaceful Illiac rally drew thousands; however, with a late afternoon march to the building site, the mood changed and trouble emerged. Crowds took over Green Street, police and guardsmen cleared it; state troopers arrived, pushing, shoving, and making arbitrary arrests. The crowd grew angry, and soon mayhem reigned across the campus--but then the rain came, the crowds dispersed, and the violence ended.