Penn State protests lead to last-minute cancellation of Proud Boys founder's appearance

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9. Penn State students, protesters gather in opposition of Uncensored America even

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'They did nothing' | Penn State students, protesters gather in opposition of Uncensored America event

Arthur LaBan, Jessie Nguyen & Amy Schafer | The Daily Collegian Oct 24, 2022



Protesters marched with signs down Pollock Road toward the Westgate Building in University Park, Pa on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 in protest against Gavin McInnes, founder of the Proud Boys, speaking at an event on campus.
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Editor’s Note: Some of the names in this story have been changed to protect the identities of the individuals involved. The Daily Collegian has verified through fact checking these individuals exist.

On Monday, hundreds of Penn State students gathered outside the Thomas Building to protest an event featuring Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes and comedian Alex Stein called “Stand Back and Stand By” — a “politically provocative comedy night.” ... The event hosted by Uncensored America was canceled due the “threat of escalating violence,” according to Penn State University Police.

“This is supposed to be a ‘We Are’ community — it's feeling like an ‘I am’ community,” Jason, who wished to remain anonymous, said. “As a Black student, I shouldn’t have to worry about going outside, and my rights are being questioned. That's not right.”



A Penn State student pours milk on his face after getting pepper sprayed during the 'Stand Up, Fight Back' protest outside the Thomas Building on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 in University Park, Pa.
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The Student Committee for Defense and Solidarity hosted the protest at 6 p.m., and during the protest, there were reports of the use of pepper spray in the crowd. The group had previously started a petition demanding Penn State’s administration deny Uncensored America permission to sponsor and platform McInnes, as well as go to court if it has to in order to uninvite him. ... SCDS is not a registered Penn State organization, according to Penn State spokesperson Lisa Powers.

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