Nader to Speak at "Alternative Commencement" at BYU in Protest of Cheney

BYU group confirms Nader as speaker
Provo school district cancels venue agreement
By Sheena McFarland
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 04/18/2007 01:31:42 AM MDT

Brigham Young University students organizing an alternative commencement ceremony to protest an appearance by Vice President Dick Cheney at the school's formal commencement have confirmed consumer advocate Ralph Nader as a speaker and plan a fundraiser to help pay for Nader's visit.

However, they still were looking for a venue Tuesday after Provo City School District said they cannot rent Dixon Middle School as they originally had planned.

"We're not renting our facilities because it's disruptive to our learning environment," said Greg Hudnall, district director of student services. "We have after-school programs and ballgames nearly every night in our schools."

Eric Bybee, a member of Brigham Young Students for Alternative Commencement, was not pleased by the news, especially because he had confirmed the location only hours before. "We're being blacklisted from Provo schools," he said.
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Media Coverage -
http://byualternativecommencement.com/id6.html

Alternative Commencement -
http://byualternativecommencement.com/index.html

BYU StopCheney Group
http://byustopcheney.com/

Mormons for Equality & Social Justice
http://www.gomakecontact.com/mesj/