CAMPUS PROTESTS
Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
Yale University students walk out of commencement to protest Gaza war and financial ties, sparking similar actions at other universities. Protests escalate after violent attacks on activists, leading to strikes and censure motions. The events highlight debates on freedom of expression, hate speech, and police response.
Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict
The student protest group Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine said in a statement that the encampment "outlasted its utility with respect to our demands." Meanwhile, Harvard University interim President Alan Garber agreed to pursue a meeting between protesters and university officials regarding the students' questions.
Protesting students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech
Accounts posting the footage said the students at the prestigious university were protesting the usually apolitical star's stance over Israel, which has drawn controversy. Students could be seen carrying a Palestinian flag.
Biden surrendering US campuses to "anarchists, jihadist freaks": Donald Trump on college protests
Trump further claimed that "the very same people who are funding the violent campus uprisings are also funding Joe Biden's campaign", adding that Biden is running a "radicalised" Democratic Party.
Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
"While the university is committed to protecting students' rights to free expression, the encampment had evolved into an unlawful activity, with participants in direct violation of multiple university policies and city regulations," the university said in a statement.
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric
Trump's attempts to claim a moral high ground against antisemitism come as the Democratic president is navigating the intense divisions of the Israel-Hamas war and the resulting unrest from demonstrations. Trump and other Republicans have seized on the disruptions on college campuses, which have at times been violent, as a sign of weakness from Biden and Democrats. It's also the latest example of Trump's timeworn tactic of repackaging a censure he's received and stamping it on his opponents.
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US campus protests: Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony
Columbia University has decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15, opting instead for smaller, school-based events. This decision follows weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted the Ivy League school.
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
In Virginia, student demonstrators began their protest on a lawn outside the school chapel Tuesday. On Saturday, video from WVAW-TV showed police wearing heavy gear and holding shields lined up on the campus in Charlottesville. Protesters chanted "Free Palestine," and university police said on the social platform X that an "unlawful assembly" had been declared in the area.
Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
After weeks of anti-war protests at U.S. universities, some schools, including Brown, Northwestern, and Rutgers, reached agreements with pro-Palestinian protesters to avoid disruptions during final exams and graduation ceremonies. These deals, amid nationwide campus unrest and over 2,400 arrests since April 17, included commitments to review investments in Israel. While universities agreed to discuss divestment, they made no promises to change investments. The protests, which disrupted classes at some schools, have raised questions about academic freedom and led to discussions on divesting from companies linked to the Israeli military.
Police clear UCLA protest encampment in campus unrest over Gaza
Police cleared protest encampments on US campuses amid clashes over Israel's conflict with Hamas. Balancing protest rights with violence complaints, authorities made arrests and faced unrest, highlighting the ongoing tensions.
Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA
Violent clashes occurred on the University of California in Los Angeles campus between pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-demonstrators, according to live video coverage. Supporters of Israel attempted to tear down a pro-Palestinian protest encampment. The incident follows the largest outpouring of U.S. student activism since the 2020 anti-racism protests. New York City police arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators and removed a protest encampment on Columbia University campus.
Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia
The university canceled classes for the day on Wednesday, and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said the school would conduct an investigation "that may lead to arrests, expulsions and dismissals."
American campuses going our JJJ ways
Over the last few weeks, campuses in 'First World' America - not in 'ghettoes' or boondocks, mind you - have been out-JNU-Jamia-Jadavpuring themselves. On Wednesday, ABVP... oops, anti-pro-Palestinian groups clashed with protesters at UCLA. Eyewitnesses claim that campus security personnel looked on while attackers and protesters thrashed it out. Familiar, eh? Places like University of Austin in Texas have resorted to online classes as a result.
Columbia University threatens to expel pro-Palestine activists who occupied buildings
Nationwide campus protests intensify as students face repercussions for occupying buildings. Tensions rise as demonstrations clash with authorities, sparking arrests at various universities in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Activists occupy Columbia building as US campus protests flare
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University intensified as demonstrators barricaded themselves inside a campus building, clashing with school officials. The protests, part of a broader wave across US colleges, aim to pressure institutions to divest from Israel. President Biden's administration criticized the building seizure, calling it unacceptable. The protests, marked by clashes and arrests, have sparked debates on free speech and anti-Semitism. The demonstrations reflect global outrage over the Gaza conflict, with protesters demanding justice for Palestinians.
Pro-Palestine protests: Columbia University begins suspending students involved in clashes
Columbia University suspends students defying encampment deadline, facing consequences like ineligibility to complete the semester. Disciplinary process overseen by various university units. Campus unrest reflects delicate balance between free speech and safety amid Middle East tensions.
Rumpus on campus, keep free space safe
US universities have never been shy about calling in the police to deal with protesting students. Authorities must weigh the justification of taking precautionary measures to prevent violence, or exploitation of student protests by non-university actors when evaluating actions of university authorities in similar situations.
Understanding US Campus turmoil amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Demonstrations opposing the Gaza war are rapidly gaining momentum across numerous college campuses throughout the United States. At institutions such as Columbia University in New York and the University of Southern California in California, hundreds of protestors have taken over campus spaces. These student protestors, advocating for Palestinian rights, are engaged in discussions with university authorities to disassociate the institutions from any connections with Israel.
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States blocked access to a campus building at a prestigious French university Friday, prompting administrators to move all classes online. The pro-Palestinian protest at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po, came two days after police broke up a separate demonstration at one of the university's amphitheatres.
Blinken says US campus protests part of 'democracy'
US Secretary of State Blinken addressed campus protests in the US over the Middle East, emphasizing democracy. He criticized the silence on Hamas amidst protests over Israel's conflict, highlighting the importance of citizen expression and condemning ongoing hostilities.
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