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Azle Malinao-Alvarez Emerald Students wait to hear President Frohnmayer’s decision on whether to join the WRC. WRC continued from page 1 minutes, over a year and a half of work by some students met its destination. “This was a process that was started by students, it was pushed by students and was won by the students,” ASUO President-elect Jay Breslow said. “We did this. This is student power.” The fact that the commitment remains at only a year, however, is a sore spot for many of the pro testers, who originally demanded that the membership be set for five years. As Breslow announced that the guaranteed membership was for one year, hisses arose from the crowd. A sentiment that was expressed often, however, was that Frohn mayer’s signature Wednesday night was just the beginning of an even bigger battle. “Today we have taken one small, tangible step toward cor recting the injustices that workers all over the world face every day,” Human Rights Alliance member Chad Sullivan said. “This doesn’t end today. We will have shared governance. We will have democ racy. We will have a voice on this campus.” In a short speech after signing the papers, Frohnmayer ad dressed the issue of democracy and said that he did not sign on to the WRC earlier because he was waiting for the University Senate to review the proposal. “In my view, if we have a com munity, we need to have all the constituent parts of that commu nity to be heard,” he said. Some students did not see things the same way. “I don’t want to be told what community is,” student protester Laura Close said. “I want to sit at the table and participate.” Frohnmayer said that his hesi tation in signing was not for lack of concern about workers or stu dent democracy. “This is a crucial issue for us all,” he said. “I want to thank you for your concern, your passion [and! your help.” HRA member Randy Newn ham said that he was glad the stu dents had won this time. That protesters had to camp out on the Johnson Hall lawn, however, speaks to the wider issue of democracy, according to Newn ham. “If we have to do this every time an issue comes up,” he said, “where is the power?” At press time, the protesters outside Johnson Hall were still deciding whether to end their oc cupation of the administration building or remain until Frohn mayer fully meets their demands. We'll do it for you: textbook comparison shopping We search the web for the best deals on your books. So you don't have to. FIND THINGS IN ODE CLASSIFIED) (BICYCLES, PETS, CARS, JOBS ROOMMATES, APARTMENTS, CONCERT TICKETS, PLANE TICKETS, STUFF VOU LOST, TYPINC SERVICES, ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES) Now you can have it all: • Washer/dryer in each apt. • Covered bike racks • Private bedrooms • Individual leases • Computer labs • Alarm systems • Reserved parking • Fitness center • Rec room • Swimming pool 008744 ■TiRrottniwuM ♦ COM M O N S ♦ CALL NOW! 338-4000 APARTMENTS Proper^ address: 90 Commons Drive come by our clubhouse and see for yourself: 90 Commons Drive
