USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus


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WCVB— The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under new safety measures being taken as the campus is roiled by protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—USC cancels main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests. The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony Thursday and hundreds of college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread.

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...

San Bernardino Sun—With commencement nearing, USC adjusts campus security amid protests. University officials said all bags will be subject to search. People wearing masks will be asked to lower them briefly to verify identification, according to the university.