Flag Taken From Grad Amid Tension

A viral moment at a Seattle University graduation has ignited national debate: Provost Shane Martin took a Palestinian flag from student Sumeyya Osman just as she was posing for photos, prompting her to leave early feeling scared and anxious. CAIR Washington demands an apology, calling the action aggressive and traumatic, while the university defends its ceremonial guidelines and offers a vague apology for a “misunderstanding,” insisting it values inclusion and dignity. Osman said she declined physical contact for religious reasons — a detail Martin claims he didn’t realize. The incident exposes tensions between institutional tradition and student expression in higher education. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ebabf9de70aa05e