Utah Valley University cancels classes for Kirk memorial
One year after his assassination, Charlie Kirk’s legacy still ripples through the political world. Utah Valley University, the school where Kirk was shot, is closing down campus today for a memorial service. Turning Point USA organized the memorial event to honor Kirk’s goals of defending free speech and conservative values. UVU stated that it is canceling classes to allow time for reflection. Not everyone, however, appreciates the day off. Students for a Democratic Society, a college club, is holding a counterdemonstration to protest Kirk’s political “bigotry” and “right-wing ideology.” Glenn Beck, a conservative commentator and one of the speakers at the memorial service, rebuked the club for being disrespectful. Kirk was murdered during his “America Comeback Tour” by a rooftop sniper who is now set to stand trial. A disturbing number of political opponents have celebrated Kirk’s death and mocked his mission.