UC San Diego cancels Sun God Festival amid Gaza protests, encampment

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SAN DIEGO — UC San Diego has canceled its Sun God Festival due to ongoing protests and an encampment in solidarity with Gaza, school officials said.

The protesters, identified as"107th Gaza Solidarity Encampment," advocate for the university to cut ties with any funding from government or private businesses involved in defense or weapons research.Read more: From Gaza to Vietnam: a look back at UCSD protests

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