USC Just Canceled Its Entire Commencement Ceremony Because of Pro-Hamas Protests
by RedState
RedState— We previously wrote about the University of Southern California calling off all guest speakers for its 2024 commencement ceremony after controversy erupted over the scheduled (then canceled) speech by the antisemitic valedictorian to graduates, with the provost explaining that “[t]he intensity of feelings," and mounting criticism from people "out of USC"--along with "the ongoing conflict in the Middle East," had made putting on the speeches untenable. They were worried about "security," and the...
The Independent—USC cancels main commencement ceremony following chaotic pro-Palestine protests. More than 90 protesters were arrested after police clashed with protesters during the demonstrations on the Californian campus on Wednesday
The Independent—USC cancels main commencement ceremony as hundreds arrested at pro-Palestine protests across US colleges: Live. Over 100 students at NYU and Columbia have been arrested this past week over pro-Palestinian protest encampments
The Guardian—USC cancels main commencement ceremony amid Gaza protests. Move made after more than 90 demonstrators arrested on campus and university cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s speechThe University of Southern California (USC) has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony, citing new safety measures as student protests over the Israel-Gaza war have surged on the campus.USC is one of many campuses across the country that have become hubs for student demonstrations against the war, with hundreds of arrests nationwide as tensions escalate. Police arrested...