Entertainment
American rapper Macklemore has taken a vocal stance in his latest song "Hind’s Hall," which addresses the conflict in Gaza and supports student protests in the US calling for a ceasefire. The track is a tribute to Palestinian child Hind Rajab, who was killed by an Israeli
Entertainment
In a recent "Saturday Night Live" episode, the show presented a sketch centered around the theme of college protests, particularly those that are pro-Palestinian. The comedy sketch, set in a mock talk show format titled "Community Affairs," featured Kenan Thompson as Alphonse, a father grappling with
Politics
New York City Police Department officers took action at the City College of New York (CCNY) after anti-Israel protesters replaced the American flag with a Palestinian flag during a demonstration that called for divestment from Israel and a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest at CCNY, which was part of a
Politics
Protesters at Columbia University took over Hamilton Hall, a significant site of historical demonstrations, as part of the wider anti-war protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict. The occupation followed a university-imposed deadline that required demonstrators to dismantle an encampment of approximately 120 tents. Failure to comply with the 2 p.m.
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In response to escalating tensions from ongoing protests, Columbia University has cancelled in-person classes and shifted to virtual learning. University President Nemat Minouche Shafik made the announcement, explaining that the decision aims to deescalate the situation and ensure the safety of all students. The move follows the arrest of over
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Isra Hirsi, the daughter of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College, a part of Columbia University, following her participation in a campus protest. Hirsi, an organizer with Columbia Apartheid Divest and Columbia's Students for Justice in Palestine, was involved in the "Gaza