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University of Miami Issues Statement on Milo Yiannopoulos

The University of Miami has issued the following statement regarding Milo Yiannopoulos.

"The College Republicans student organization was approached about hosting an event with Milo Yiannopoulos. The College Republicans met with University of Miami staff to review operations and logistics needed to host the speaker. The College Republicans decided not to pursue the event, the University said in its statement.

The student newspaper, The Miami Hurricane, published a story about the proposed event Wednesday.