By Ikram

Ikram Mohamed is a young and ambitious journalist currently pursuing her passion at the University of Texas at Austin. As a fourth-year journalism and sociology student, she is also working towards a human rights and social justice certificate. Ikram has demonstrated her commitment to reporting through her involvement with various publications, including The Daily Texan, the Austin Chronicle, Texas Observer and Texas Monthly. Fluent in Somali and Swahili, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Her recent articles have focused on topics such as pro-Palestinian protests at UT-Austin, the impact of state investigations on charter schools, interfaith collaboration in today's society and the effects of Texas' new DEI ban on public universities. With a strong background in journalism and sociology, Ikram is poised to continue making her mark as an influential voice in the world of reporting.

Biography:  https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/ikram-mohamed/

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

84%

Examples:

  • Gov. Greg Abbott chimed in on Monday to applaud the resumption of arrests.
  • Instead arrests are being made.
  • Your conduct is in violation of Penal Code Sections 42.01 Disorderly Conduct, 42.02 Riot, 42.03 Obstructing a Highway or other passageway, 30.05 Criminal Trespass.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

84%

Examples:

  • At least 40 people were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday during a pro-Palestinian protest.
  • Dozens of protesters formed an encampment on the South Mall since last Wednesday demanding UT-Austin to divest from manufacturers supplying Israel weapons.
  • Law enforcement officers used pepper spray and flash bang explosives to disperse the crowd and clear the encampment.
  • Protests have been happening at universities across the country over the last couple of weeks.
  • UT Police arrested protesters while DPS troopers managed the crowd and Austin police passed out zip ties.

Deceptions

47%

Examples:

  • Additional law enforcement officers arrived, with some using motorcycles, pepper spray and flash bangs to ward off protesters.
  • At least 40 people were arrested as of 3:30 p.m., and several others were given medical attention because of the sweltering heat.

Recent Articles

Over 1,000 Arrests at US and Canadian Universities: Protests over Israel-Palestinian Conflict Lead to Campus Unrest and Cancellations

Over 1,000 Arrests at US and Canadian Universities: Protests over Israel-Palestinian Conflict Lead to Campus Unrest and Cancellations

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Protests over the Israel-Palestinian conflict have led to over 1,000 arrests on college campuses in the US and Canada. At universities like University of Texas at Austin, Columbia University, and Northeastern University, students set up encampments despite school policies against them. Some universities have suspended students or called in law enforcement to clear out camps. Controversial decisions by universities like USC to cancel commencement speeches due to security concerns have sparked further protests and arrests.