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University's Keffiyeh Ban Sparks Free Speech Debate
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Davien Gray, a University of Canterbury graduate, was denied his Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and media due to wearing a keffiyeh scarf, which he wore to honor Palestinian students. The universitys security guards enforced strict regalia rules, leading to a formal complaint and a review of the incident. The university maintains consistent rules while the probe continues, with Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter advocating for students rights to free expression.
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