Rutgers University marks its 250th anniversary commencement with an address from President Barack Obama, bringing heightened security along with it.
The following are a list of items prohibited from the commencement:
- Liquids of any type
- Empty bottles
- Flowers or flower leis (flowers and gifts are available for purchase and pickup of preorders inside the stadium)
- Umbrellas
- Coolers
- Backpacks
- Purses
- Bags (clear or otherwise)
- Noisemaking devices (e.g., compressed air horns)
- Mace or similar substances
- Signs or banners of any size
- Glitter or confetti
- Beach balls
- Balloons
- Sticks, "selfie sticks" or poles
- Pocket knives/multi-tools
- Lighters
- Laser pointers
- Fireworks
- Can openers
- Weapons of any type
- Disruptive behavior
- Pets (except service animals)
- Any items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by security staff
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