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PSU pauses Boeing donations after pressure from students protesting war in Gaza [Video]

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – As pro-Palestinian protesters occupy college campuses across the nation, students also gathered at Portland State University (PSU).

Hundreds gathered on the PSU campus on Monday for a pro-Palestine rally, joining the student movement of similar demonstrations at college campuses across the nation.

“We are inspired by Columbia. We are inspired by UCLA and UT Austin,” Senna, a student, said.

Portland State University temporarily stopped accepting gifts and grants from Boeing after a demand from some students and faculty.

A large crowd rallied right in front of the “solidarity encampment” that’s been occupying a part of the downtown Portland campus for days.

Campus security drove by and police monitored the area.

Students said they are fighting for a ceasefire in Gaza, but also voicing concern to university officials over the school’s ties with Boeing for the company’s ties with Israel.

“What we’re really protesting here is also the immense influence Boeing has at Portland State University,” …

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