LOS ANGELES – Tensions stemming from the Israel-Hamas War are being felt in Southern California.

The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled its main graduation ceremony. Dozens of college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide Thursday as protests against the war continued to spread.

College officials across the U.S. are worried the ongoing protests could disrupt plans for commencement ceremonies next month. Some universities have called in police to break up the demonstrations, resulting in ugly scuffles and hundreds of arrests, while others appeared content to wait out student protests as the final days of the semester ticked down.

Story Date: April 30, 2024