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Campus Reactions Ignite Controversy After Charlie Kirk's Assassination

12/8/2025

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Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, on September 10, 2025, reactions on college campuses sparked controversy about his legacy.
A student at Hamline University in Minnesota was filmed defending and celebrating Kirk's death, stating, "I'm just glad Charlie Kirk got shot."
A Clemson University student disrupted a vigil to mock Kirk's assassination.
A Chicago teacher faced backlash for making light of Kirk's death during a protest.

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Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, on September 10, 2025, reactions on college campuses sparked controversy about his legacy.
A student at Hamline University in Minnesota was filmed defending and celebrating Kirk's death, stating, "I'm just glad Charlie Kirk got shot."
A Clemson University student disrupted a vigil to mock Kirk's assassination.
A Chicago teacher faced backlash for making light of Kirk's death during a protest.