As Long Island U.’s Faculty Lockout Nears 2 Weeks, Both Sides Dig In

On Tuesday, Day 11 of the faculty lockout at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus, someone finally inflated the "union rat," standing over 8 feet tall in front of the college’s main entrance. On Monday, a a new week dawned on the bustling, downtown campus, about 200 students walked out of their classes to join faculty members in protesting the extreme measure. On Tuesday morning, administrators said they were prepared to take a few hits and make sacrifices if it means keeping costs down for students.