Students gathered last week to protest a ceremony at CapitalPublic Radio that excluded student involvement, according toprotesters.

On April 22, more than 30 students, includingAssociated Students Inc. members and KSSU volunteers, conducted apeaceful sit-in protest in front of Capital Public Radio.

Capital Public Radio held a private ceremonyto honor the completion of their new on-campus facility. UniversityPresident Alexander Gonzalez was present at the ceremony, as wellas several administrators.

Rafael Chavez, KSSU student manager, was theonly student invited to the ceremony. Chavez said he requested aguest list of 30 students to the ceremony but was denied byCPR.

Michael Lazar, general manager of CapitalPublic Radio, said the event was a “building dedication” ceremonyand was a private occasion.

“Rafael knew that this was a private party,”Lazar said. “But he decided to bring students anyway.”

While the students were in front of the CPRfacility, they were approached by Julia L. Jenness, chairwoman ofCapital Public Radio, and were asked to leave and return to theopen house two days later.

The students refused to leave and made theirway around the building to where the outdoor ceremony was beingheld on the opposite side of the entrance.

The students marched into the ceremony andlistened to Gonzalez and Janness speak, then left when Lazar beganhis speech.

Campus police arrived to the scene, but didnot address the students.

Chavez also expressed concern that Sac Statestudents were not notified of the open house held April 24,although Lazar said it had been announced on air at CPR.

“Capital Public Radio should have programmingthat reflects the student community,” Chavez said. “The currentprogramming only reflects the rich and wealthy community.”