Access to the University of Southern California’s main campus remains limited to students, faculty and staff following days of unrest.
Access to the University of Southern California’s main campus remains limited to students, faculty and staff following days of unrest thatdue to what the school described as a “disruption” on the University Park Campus. Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the university to cut educational and financial ties to Israel.
With the continued demonstrations, one person was captured on camera vandalizing Tommy Trojan with the words, “Say no to genocide.” On Sunday, the statue was power washed; LAPD has not announced any arrests in connection with the crime.
“While the university fully supports freedom of expression, these acts of vandalism and harassment are absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. President Carol Folt has made numerous attempts to meet with the students but they have declined these offers. We are hoping for a more reasonable response Sunday before we are forced to take further action. This area is needed for commencement set up early this week.
Students at the University of Southern California responded after the institution's decision to cancel the main commencement ceremony. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on April 26, 2024.“We recognize that the demonstration we witnessed is part of a broader, collective movement unfolding across college campuses nationwide,” the USG’s statement read in part.
“This week, Alumni Park became unsafe,” Folt’s statement read. “No one wants to have people arrested on their campus. Ever. But, when long-standing safety policies are flagrantly violated, buildings vandalized, directives repeatedly ignored, threatening language shouted, people assaulted, and access to critical academic buildings blocked, we must act immediately to protect our community.”
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