1.   Bill Hutchinson defended the bonfire tradition and the safety precautions students like his son take in the hopes of preventing accidents.

2.   In his news conference, Dr. Bowen admitted that his heart told him to carry on the bonfire tradition.

3.   Reaction was just as intense in computer chat rooms, where Aggie loyalists criticized Bowen and made suggestions for an off-campus or alternative bonfire tradition.

4.   The pressure to continue the bonfire tradition has been enormous.

5.   Throughout the day, Turner interrupted her reporting to give interviews to various TV stations and networks, explaining the Aggie bonfire tradition.

6.   Comstock said he would like to see the bonfire tradition continue, although he cautioned against working on the construction at night and suggested it should be better supervised.

7.   He said he would take about six weeks to decide whether to continue the bonfire tradition.