University spokesperson Bill Mahon termed a 'mob' a group of twenty-to-forty Penn State students who marched to the president's offices to present a list of demands, including the dismissal of embattled women's basketball coach Rene Portland.

The students staged a brief sit-in after being denied access to President Graham Spanier's normally open offices. Spanier has been under fire for his handling of PSU's findings against Portland.

An out-of-town Spanier said in an e-mail that his doors were locked because of the students' threatening behaviors, such as use of a bullhorn and rattling of doors. Penn State University Police Assistant Director Tyrone Parham said although the group was loud, there were no incidents or disturbances.

WJAC-TV's website has video coverage of the demonstration.