Rice University students take part in nationwide Pro-Palestinian protests


by Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media— Protestors at both universities are taking part in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which calls for boycotts against companies that support Israel, as well as divestment and sanctions campaigns, to urge communities and universities to do the same.

KGUN—Dozens of students hold Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Arizona. The anonymous group of students who organized the encampment called on the university administration to condemn Israel's actions and to divest funds from companies such as Raytheon.

WDTN—Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement ceremonies — joyous milestones for graduates, their families and friends — go off without a hitch this weekend. It won't be easy. Colleges are hiring extra security, screening attendees at venues []

KEYT—Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies. Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies