Jaweed Kaleem

education reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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Protests against the war in Gaza may look different this school year.

UC enforces encampment ban, but protestors don’t plan to stop

Protests against the war in Gaza may look different this school year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

UCLA academic workers are protesting the school’s response to its Gaza Solidarity Encampment — days after Congress members grilled Chancellor Gene Block on the unrest.

Why UCLA is at the center of campus unrest over Gaza

UCLA academic workers are protesting the school’s response to its Gaza Solidarity Encampment — days after Congress members grilled Chancellor Gene Block on the unrest.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

USC has barred valedictorian Asna Tabassum from speaking at commencement next month. The school’s reasoning: safety concerns after groups criticized her pro-Palestinean views.

USC cancels speech from Muslim valedictorian, citing security threats

USC has barred valedictorian Asna Tabassum from speaking at commencement next month. The school’s reasoning: safety concerns after groups criticized her pro-Palestinean views.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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