STUDENTS used to demonstrate at a moment's notice. The mere whiff of illiberality would have them reaching for their placards. Alas, it seems the fighting spirit of 1968 has been defeated by 21st century apathy.
When York University removed 24-hour security porter cover, students were so angry they were moved to don elephant costumes to protest. Or so we thought. Now it turns out that the Students' Union had to pay someone to dress up.
We can only hope they were generous. Even an elephant deserves more than peanuts.
Updated: 10:42 Monday, November 19, 2001
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