Cannabis brand Cookies has secured a three-year sponsorship with the University of Southern California (USC), marking the first time an NCAA team has partnered with a cannabis company. This groundbreaking deal, focused on Cookies’ CBD products, raises questions about the NCAA’s stance on cannabis advertising and opens doors for potential new revenue streams for collegiate sports.
Mark Rayant, a Jewish graduate student at USC, confronted anti-Israel agitators on campus who had been following and harassing him. Rayant, who is graduating with a master’s degree, said he was not willing to be intimidated by the radicals and would not let them silence Jewish voices on campus. Despite the cancellation of the main graduation ceremony due to anti-Israel protests, Rayant and other students are planning to celebrate their achievements and stand up to the bullies who seek to divide the campus community.
College campuses across the United States are facing disruptions and protests over the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. From California to New York, students and activists have staged demonstrations, demanding action in support of Palestinians. The University of Southern California (USC), Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), and Columbia University in New York City have all experienced varying degrees of unrest, with police intervening to quell disturbances and make arrests.
Multiple US universities, including USC, Harvard, UT Austin, and Columbia University, witnessed anti-Israel protests, characterized by demonstrations, arrests, and hostile confrontations with campus security and law enforcement officials. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Pigs go home!” and “APD, KKK, IDF / they’re all the same.” Authorities responded with arrests, drawing condemnation from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who called for the expulsion of students involved in such protests.
Police at the University of Southern California (USC) removed several tents set up by protesters as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The incident involved a physical altercation between police and protesters, resulting in the detention of one individual. The protest follows a series of similar demonstrations on college campuses across the U.S. in response to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.
A peaceful rally by pro-Palestinian students at USC escalated into chaos when campus police intervened to prevent the establishment of an encampment in Alumni Park. The incident occurred ahead of the university’s scheduled commencement ceremony in the same location on May 10th. The recent cancellation of the valedictorian’s speech due to safety concerns stemming from her pro-Palestinian views sparked controversy and led to a list of demands from students, including divestment.
A rally by pro-Palestinian students at the University of Southern California (USC) descended into chaos when campus police confronted protesters attempting to set up an encampment in Alumni Park. The incident follows the university’s decision to cancel the valedictorian’s speech over her pro-Palestinian views, sparking backlash and demands for divestment.
The Heisman Trophy Trust has reinstated Reggie Bush as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, overturning the NCAA’s decision to strip him of the award due to impermissible benefits received during his time at USC. The reinstatement comes amid significant changes in the college athletics landscape, including the legalization of athlete compensation. Bush’s Heisman victory marks a significant milestone, giving USC a total of eight Heisman winners, the most of any school.
The University of Southern California (USC) has officially ended its decade-long disassociation with Reggie Bush, who was forced into exile by the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) in 2010. Bush, a former running back who played college football at USC, forfeited his 2005 Heisman Trophy after it was discovered that he received forbidden kickbacks from marketing agents while a student. In June 2021, the NCAA approved an interim policy allowing college athletes to get paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness. This led to Bush demanding his Heisman award back, which he was officially reinstated with in April 2024.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at USC’s Alumni Park engaged in a tense confrontation with campus police on Wednesday, after setting up an encampment to protest the university’s alleged support of Israeli actions in Palestine. The protesters issued demands, including divestment from organizations profiting from Israeli activities in the region. Meanwhile, campus police moved to clear the encampment, leading to a tense confrontation. The protest is part of a growing movement on college campuses across the nation, protesting the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
