Columbia reaches agreement with janitors made to clean swastikas during campus unrest
Two maintenance workers at Columbia University recently settled a complaint after alleging they were held hostage by anti-Israeli protesters during riots last year. Leicester Wilson and Mario Torres reached an undisclosed settlement with the university shortly after Columbia announced a $220 million agreement with the Trump administration concerning civil rights violations and discriminatory practices to […]
Columbia imposes penalties for Butler Library disturbances and campus occupations
On Monday, Columbia University took disciplinary action against over 70 students who participated in a tumultuous pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus a few months back, as sources disclosed to Fox News on Tuesday. This “disturbance,” described by the university as “a mass event,” included the chaotic incident at Butler Library on May 7, along with a […]
Rep. Elise Stefanik criticizes the CUNY chancellor and demands his removal due to ineffective leadership regarding antisemitism on the NYC campus.
Stefanik Criticizes CUNY Leadership Over Anti-Semitism New York State Representative Elise Stefanik took a strong stance on anti-Semitism issues during a recent hearing, calling out CUNY’s top leader for what she described as failures in supporting Jewish students. During a session of the House Education & Workforce Committee, Stefanik directed her criticism towards Chancellor Felix […]
House Committee examining Columbia University’s leadership’s concerning remarks on antisemitism on campus
The House Education Committee has looked into messages from Columbia University leaders, suggesting they may be downplaying concerns about anti-Semitism on Ivy League campuses. A letter from Representatives Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is pressing Columbia’s President, Claire Shipman, to clarify certain statements. These messages seemed to label worries about anti-Semitic sentiments at […]
Campus Damage Reflects Global Trends, We Need to ‘Educate the Next Generation to Create’
Protests against Israel, such as the notable and at times violent demonstrations at Columbia University, point to a societal trend that emphasizes destruction over creativity and innovation, according to Columbia trustee Dr. Shaushan Nashendelman in a recent interview. “I think it’s quite surprising how rapidly these situations can escalate. It’s not just isolated to campuses […]
College Team Accused of Bias Against Female Students in Effort to Keep Trans Males Off Campus, Complaint Claims
Smith College Faces Civil Rights Complaints A prominent all-women’s university in the U.S. is dealing with civil rights complaints, which reportedly have resulted in some men ending up in hospitals and silencing student voices. According to its admission policy, Smith College accepts anyone who identifies as a woman. Federal complaints have been lodged by the […]
IvyWise offers luxury college campus tours for $300,000.
Students Experience Luxurious College Tours A group of high school students is getting a taste of luxury as they prepare for college applications. This fall, a select group will embark on a unique tour of prestigious universities, and it comes with a hefty price tag of $300,000. Organized by the admissions consulting firm Ivywise, the […]
Columbia should lose its accreditation due to its ‘indifference’ to antisemitism on campus, according to the DOE.
The U.S. Department of Education has called for Columbia University to lose its accreditation, citing “intentional indifference” to harassment faced by Jewish students on campus. This statement came on Wednesday in a letter directed at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which oversees Columbia’s accreditation. The DOE’s civics office claimed that anti-Semitism has been […]
Link Between College Campus Antisemitism and D.C. Murders
Congressman Critiques University Responses to Anti-Semitism On CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” Representative Jake Ochincross (D-MA) stated that there is a “direct” link between the recent murders of two Israeli embassy staff and the anti-Semitism present at “elite” universities. Cooper remarked, “You expressed criticism toward Harvard regarding its reaction to the protests. The Department of Homeland […]
Government Needs to Take More Action on Campus Provocation
UN Israeli Ambassador Comments on Embassy Staff Shootings In a recent interview with CNN, Danny Danon, the Israeli Ambassador to the UN, addressed the tragic shootings of two staff members from the Israeli embassy that occurred on Wednesday. He urged the federal government to consider practical measures to address the ongoing unrest at universities. Danon […]