Ben Shapiro Blocked From Speaking at Grand Canyon University

[TexasTowelie]

Grand Canyon University, a private Christian college, has declined to provide a venue for a speech by right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro, the conservative youth organization Young America’s Foundation (YAF) reported on Friday.

Shapiro tweeted a link to a YAF announcement of the news:

Link to tweet

Shapiro — a former Breitbart editor who currently serves as head of the Daily Wire — has drawn protests during appearances on some campuses. Several universities or colleges, including Gonzaga, DePaul, and Cal State Long Beach, have cancelled or blocked speeches from Shapiro over "safety concerns."

GCU students met with school administrators on Thursday over Shapiro's planned appearance, according to a blog post by YAF spokesperson Spencer Brown. School officials said Shapiro "instigates a divisive atmosphere" and that his appearance on campus "would not be good for the school long-term."

It's unclear whether Brown was paraphrasing GCU officials or quoting them directly. Brown also said in the blog post that GCU officials told students they were concerned specifically about what Shapiro may say about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and immigration. He did not respond to request for comment.

Read more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ben-shapiro-blocked-from-speaking-at-christian-college-says-group-11193332

[CurtEastPoint]

1. womp womp Little Benny

Private schools can do what they want

[doompatrol39]

2. This clown...

...I'm a high school teacher (in liberal New Jersey no less), and the number of my students who love this doofus is frightening.