Student Protests at NYU Commencement
Student protesters demand NYU divest from Israel during commencement ceremony at Yankee Stadium, leading to disruptions and calls for severing ties with Israel.
Key Points
- Students demanding university divest from Israel during commencement
- Protesters walked out of ceremony and called for severing ties with Israel
- Similar disruptions reported at other universities
Pros
- Highlighting important social justice issue
- Exercising freedom of speech and expression
Cons
- Disruption of formal ceremony
- Potential negative impact on university reputation