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PHOTOS: Students, faculty, staff hold walkout for Palestine

Members of Students for Socialism, the Arab Student Association, Dawah on Campus, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, held a walkout in support of Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Around 50 to 60 students, faculty and staff attended the event to raise awareness for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

University of South Carolina students hold signs whiling attending an on-campus walkout in support of Palestine on Nov. 9, 2023. Attendees listened to speakers, participated in chants and waived signs during the event.
University of South Carolina students hold signs whiling attending an on-campus walkout in support of Palestine on Nov. 9, 2023. Attendees listened to speakers, participated in chants and waived signs during the event.
Sadeen Sarhan, a second-year cardiovascular technology student, speaks on stage during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The event was held by the USC Arab Student Association, Jewish Voice for Peace, Dawah on Campus, Students for Socialism and Students for Justice in Palestine.
Sadeen Sarhan, a second-year cardiovascular technology student, speaks on stage during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The event was held by the USC Arab Student Association, Jewish Voice for Peace, Dawah on Campus, Students for Socialism and Students for Justice in Palestine.
An attendee hands out leaflets during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The leaflets contained information from the Carolina Peace Resource Center on pro-Palestinian protests held every Friday at the Statehouse.
An attendee hands out leaflets during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The leaflets contained information from the Carolina Peace Resource Center on pro-Palestinian protests held every Friday at the Statehouse.
AD Brown leads a call and response while Michael Shtutman, an associate professor with the USC College of Pharmacy, follows him through the crowd holding up an Israeli flag during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The event was held by the USC Arab Student Association, Jewish Voice for Peace, Dawah on Campus, Students for Socialism and Students for Justice in Palestine.
AD Brown leads a call and response while Michael Shtutman, an associate professor with the USC College of Pharmacy, follows him through the crowd holding up an Israeli flag during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The event was held by the USC Arab Student Association, Jewish Voice for Peace, Dawah on Campus, Students for Socialism and Students for Justice in Palestine.
Attendees hold signs in support of Palestine during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The crowd chanted "Free Palestine" throughout the walkout.
Attendees hold signs in support of Palestine during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. The crowd chanted "Free Palestine" throughout the walkout.
A student holds a "Free Palestine" sign at an on campus walkout at the University of South Carolina. Speakers at the event included Josh Cooper to represent Jewish Voice for Peace, Russell Facemire with United Campus Workers and more.
A student holds a "Free Palestine" sign at an on campus walkout at the University of South Carolina. Speakers at the event included Josh Cooper to represent Jewish Voice for Peace, Russell Facemire with United Campus Workers and more.
Fourth-year student Fernando Soto holds a sign while waiting for the walkout event for Palestine to commence on Nov. 9, 2023. Students and staff gathered on the Russell House Patio to demonstrate their support for Palestine.
Fourth-year student Fernando Soto holds a sign while waiting for the walkout event for Palestine to commence on Nov. 9, 2023. Students and staff gathered on the Russell House Patio to demonstrate their support for Palestine.
Attendees hold up signs of support during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Participants at the walkout chanted "Free Palestine" throughout the afternoon.
Attendees hold up signs of support during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Participants at the walkout chanted "Free Palestine" throughout the afternoon.
Third-year sociology student Andres Gonzalez sings an original song during the walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Gonzalez was one of many speakers, who called for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Third-year sociology student Andres Gonzalez sings an original song during the walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Gonzalez was one of many speakers, who called for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
An attendee holds a sign saying "STOP THE GENOCIDE" at a walkout for Palestine event on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Multiple students, faculty and staff carried signs, which they held while chanting "Free Palestine."
An attendee holds a sign saying "STOP THE GENOCIDE" at a walkout for Palestine event on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Multiple students, faculty and staff carried signs, which they held while chanting "Free Palestine."
An attendee watches from the crowd during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Members across USC's campus gathered to raise awareness for the monthlong conflict between Hamas and Israel.
An attendee watches from the crowd during a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Members across USC's campus gathered to raise awareness for the monthlong conflict between Hamas and Israel.
A pro-Israel attendee holds up a sign of the Jewish flag in between pro-Palestinian attendees at a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. More than 10,000 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have been killed in the first month of fighting between Hamas and Israel.
A pro-Israel attendee holds up a sign of the Jewish flag in between pro-Palestinian attendees at a walkout for Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. More than 10,000 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have been killed in the first month of fighting between Hamas and Israel.