USC Professor’s Controversial Comments on Hamas Ignite Campus Debate In a recent development at the University of Southern California (USC), Professor John Strauss has been permitted to return to campus while the university continues its investigation into the comments he made during a student protest regarding Hamas. The controversy erupted when Strauss, an economics professor, was captured on video during a protest on November 9th, referring to the protesting students as “ignorant” and labeling Hamas as “murderers.” Following the viral video, opposing petitions emerged, with one calling for his termination from the university and another advocating for his reinstatement. USC responded by placing Strauss on paid administrative leave and prohibiting him from being on campus. Initially, he was informed that he could no longer teach his undergraduate classes, but later he was granted permission to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses via Zoom. However, in a recent statement to the Los Angeles Times, USC confirmed that all previous restrictions imposed on Professor Strauss have now been lifted. This decision allows him to resume teaching without any limitations. It is important to note that the university’s investigation into the matter is ongoing. The incident at USC sheds light on the ongoing conflicts between students, faculty, and university administrations throughout the country in light of the Israel-Hamas war. Several universities have faced criticism from their communities due to disagreements over their responses to the conflict. This controversy has even prompted the federal government to initiate civil rights investigations into allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia in universities since the war began. As personal injury bloggers, we often cover stories that involve conflicts on campuses, and this case at USC is no exception. While we acknowledge the importance of freedom of speech, it is crucial to create an environment where differing perspectives can be expressed respectfully and constructively. We hope that USC’s investigation will shed light on the incident and lead to a productive resolution that promotes inclusivity and understanding among students and faculty.