One university canceled Hasan Piker. Another has him going to the chapel tonight.
University of Washington canceled him. University of Texas offered limited seating. On Thursday, Cornell University will open the doors of its historic chapel to host Hasan Piker, a controversial left-wing pundit with a history of…
Assessment
Cornell University is preparing to host Hasan Piker in its chapel on Thursday, two weeks after the University of Washington canceled his appearance and with limited seating at the University of Texas. The contrast shows how differently three universities handle the same figure, a left-wing Twitch streamer known for antisemitic comments. What matters next is whether Cornell will face similar pressure to cancel or whether the event proceeds without incident.