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The football game between Cal State and the University of Southern California was disrupted by a group of protesters Saturday.
Protesters stormed the field and sat themselves on the 50 yard line at the beginning of the game. As police physically removed them, game play was delayed by eight minutes. Police would eventually arrest them.The protesters donned t-shirts that read:"Justice for Ivonne," in reference to Ivonne del Valle, a Spanish and Portuguese associate professor from UC Berkeley.
Berkeley students told a local outlet of their plans to interrupt the game. They also have plans for a hunger strike in de Valle's honor.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Berkeley is del Valle's alma mater, where she received her PhD in 2004. She previously taught at Michigan State.
Del Valle is on paid administrative leave, but protesters are seeking her immediate reinstatement. It remains to be seen whether she will return after the Fall 2023 semester.
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