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Paraplegic student stands tall and walks at commencement

Paraplegic student walks at graduation with video

May 14, 2011:

When graduating senior Austin Whitney stood up from his wheelchair at UC Berkeley’s Commencement ceremony today, the crowd of 15,000 people at Edwards Stadium stood up with him – and roared.

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