Commencement events largely proceed as planned, with some interruptions


by Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu Star-Advertiser— The war in the Gaza Strip, combined with tensions over student protests in the past several weeks, had an unmistakable presence at some commencement ceremonies on Sunday.

The Republic—Propeller maker space plans open house, events. Community members are invited to get creative and join Columbus Propeller, the local maker space at Columbus Municipal Airport, for a family-friendly open house Thursday, May 23, which also will preview some upcoming events. Continue reading at The Republic News.

www.dglobe.com—Artists-in-Residence events planned at Pipestone National Monument. Artists will demonstrate their own style of artwork while engaging with visitors from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day they’re at the site.

Breitbart—Pro-Palestinian Protester Interrupts Commencement at Northeastern University. An anti-Israel protester interrupted a commencement ceremony for Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday evening.