A graduating student at Buffalo University in New York caused a lot of movement as he sprinted through the stage with his son to the baby to accept his diploma, all of which were persecuted by police.
The University of the College of Arts and Sciences at the Buffalo ceremony for the beginning of Livestream takes over the graduate of Paul Al Arab as he ran on stage, holding his son with a police officer who chases after him.
After reaching the scene, Al Arab shakes off those on stage and gathered his diploma before pumping a fist in the air as the audience cheered him. Meanwhile, the police officer could see to walk behind him. Both the father and the son were dressed in the coincidence of blue hats and dresses.
Why is the police chase al Arab?
Al Arab, who graduated from a bachelor’s degree in criminology, according to WGRZ, also posted the video of the Tiktok incident and shared what went behind the scenes.
“I am a full-time student, I worked in two jobs-one of them for one night-I take care of my son during the day while his mother got home,” Al Arab said in the video. it! “
Shortly after the video began to acquire traction on social media, Al Arab added a note explaining what was declining at the May 19th ceremony.
“Hey, I just want to explain what happened, as many people asked,” Al Arab writes. “During the preparatory class to start, I asked if I could go with my baby and they told me it was good. But when the time came, they tried to stop me and even called the police. They tried to accompany me, but honestly, the only reason to let me go was for all of you who cheered me.”
Buffalo University says Al Arab’s son has not earned “enough loans to get a diploma”
The University of Buffalo in a statement addressed the incident, saying that “graduating senior ignored multiple directives from University and Police officers in UB, escaped officers and violate the rules of starting by bringing a baby at the start of Alumni Arena.
“While the situation created a slight moment for the thousands of attendees who cheered when the graduate took the stage with the baby in their weapons, the actions of the graduate were a violation of the rules of initiation, which clearly state that” only graduating students can participate in the statement of the graduation ceremony, including going to the process. “
The university said the email graduate apologized for the interruption and that the university would not penalize it, adding that the rules of initiation were created for the safety of all present.
“The graduate who violates the rules on Sunday will not be punished and will still receive his diploma from the university,” the statement said.
“The baby, although she was going to the stage in a hat and dress, has not yet earned enough loans to get a diploma,” the college added. “We hope to see him on stage in about 20 years so he can follow his father’s footsteps.”
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Al Arab creates gofundme in support of student parents
Following the incident, Al Arab uses his virus to project student parents and help those who are struggling to complete their education by performing their parenting duties by creating a gofundme in order to raise $ 10,000.
“Balancing two jobs, like a full -time dad and the pursuit of my education, was a challenge, but I promised my son that I would go this stage with him,” said Al Arab in the description of funds for fundraising. “He symbolizes every victim and a sleepless night.”
Al Arab claims he was allowed to take the stage with a baby.
“No one objects, so I didn’t see a reason to check twice,” Al Arab said. “I’ve seen others go with their babies on high school students before, so it didn’t seem like a big deal. That’s why I was surprised when they tried to stop me and participated in the campus police.”
I thank my professors and members of the audience for their support, Al Arab said he did not want to “cause a scene” and that there was a “great respect for UB and my professors”.
“I was just a proud dad, keeping a promise,” he said. “It is time to normalize the vision of fathers at these moments. Being active, present and proud should not be surprising. It must be celebrated exactly as we do for mothers.”
Saman Shafik is a tendent News reporter for USA Today. Reach it at shafiq@gannett.com and follow it on X and Instagram @Saman_Shafiq7.
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