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Syrian Students: Lindsay Thurber and Bruce Buruma

syrian students: The protest that's what made students feel unsafe, according to CBC. That changed the day of the school, that changed the culture of the school. We're trying to get back to business as usual, said Bruce Buruma, spokesperson for Red Deer Public Schools. We just want to get back to normal as quickly as possible. On Tuesday, more than 40 protesters demonstrated near Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School over false claims made on social media that Syrian students involved in two fights last week weren't as harshly disciplined as other students. Anti-immigrant protesters accused of 'fear-mongering' at Red Deer school following fight Syrian, Canadian students put best foot forward after altercation at Red Deer high school Before returning to class, the suspended students and their parents met with school staff to make sure that people understand what's expected and address any concerns, said Buruma. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.