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In reply to the discussion: Northern Virginia VCU student denied diploma after participating in pro-Palestinian protests [View all]SickOfTheOnePct
(8,237 posts)49. She was part of the encampment...
and refused to disperse when told to do so - thats what resulted in her degree being held up while the charge of misconduct was investigated.
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Northern Virginia VCU student denied diploma after participating in pro-Palestinian protests [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
Saturday
OP
If it's a public university run by the government I would say that such a ban is a 1st Amendment violation.
cstanleytech
Saturday
#3
Thanks for the clarification. I figured it was more than simply "free speech".
Oopsie Daisy
Sunday
#29
None of it is right. Pointing to another wrong doesn't excuse a wrong. Children. Children.
twodogsbarking
Sunday
#44
VCU allows free speech. You just can't illegally camp on school property after being told to leave.
SunSeeker
Saturday
#12
Sure, if they didn't do it while refusing to leave an illegal encampment on school property.
SunSeeker
Saturday
#14
How many students participated in an illegal encampment at VCU to praise Trump?
Jose Garcia
Sunday
#21