This new school year, UC system takes hard line against campus protests

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This new school year, UC system takes hard line against campus protests

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Published on Aug 20, 2024, 7:12:56 PM
Total time: 00:50:27

Episode Description

Protests against the war in Gaza may look different this school year. The UC system is banning encampments, protests that block campus pathways, and masks that hide demonstrators’ faces.

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.