USC sparks backlash for canceling main stage commencement ceremony: ‘Caving to campus terrorists’
The University of Southern California (USC) announced Thursday that it is canceling its main stage commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 due to anti-Israel protests that shut down the campus. “New safety measures in place this year will significantly increase the amount of time needed to accommodate the large number of guests coming to […]
Israel’s Diaspora Minister Slams Antisemitic U.S. Campus Protests as ‘Nightmare of America’
Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Tsikri said the current anti-Semitic protests on U.S. campuses were “horrifying” and “the worst since the ’30s,” calling them “organized; [and] It funded the demonstrations as a “nightmare” for the United States and Western civilization, and claimed that Hamas supporters were enemies of both. He also said the president’s appeasement of […]
UPenn swarmed by anti-Israel protesters who set up encampment on campus
On Thursday, scores of anti-Israel demonstrators at the University of Pennsylvania invaded the campus green space and set up camp, as the Ivy League joined the list of schools overrun by protesters. Jewish students at UPenn told the Post that although the protests were largely peaceful, they feared the situation could get out of control. […]
Ilhan Omar visits Columbia campus and reports students are ‘joyfully protesting’
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) appeared on Columbia University’s campus Thursday to witness the “anti-war encampment.” Large groups have gathered at Columbia, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Some protesters have gone further by calling for the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reportedly targeting Jewish students with threats. The New York Police Department has since […]
House plans vote on campus antisemitism bill as anti-Israel protests spread
The House will take up a vote on an antisemitism bill next week following the rise of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rhetoric on university and college campuses. The Rules Committee plans to meet on Monday to take up several bills, including the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023. It was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who […]
Emory University rips anti-Israel ‘activists’ disrupting campus; police use tear gas, zip-ties during arrests
Emory University on Thursday accused anti-Israel “activists” who are “not members of our community” of disrupting its campus Thursday as large crowds swarmed the Quad and police responded. “Early Thursday morning, dozens of protesters entered Emory University’s campus and set up tents on the Quad,” Emory University said in a statement to Fox News. “These […]
USC Closes Campus ‘Until Further Notice’ Due To Anti-Israel Protests Resulting In 93 Arrests
Faculty members join pro-Palestinian students protesting against the Israel-Hamas war on the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles on April 24, 2024. Universities have become the focus of intense cultural debate in the United States since the Oct. 7 war between the United States and North Korea. Hamas attacks and Israel’s overwhelming military […]
Parents warn of ‘nightmare’ climate on Columbia University campus: Jewish students ‘are being threatened’
Parents at Columbia University are warning of the “nightmarish” conditions their children are facing as anti-Israel protests continue on campus. Amy Gallatin told “Fox & Friends First” that the unrest has given her sleepless nights. Her daughter attends Barnard, a Columbia University affiliate, and she lives near the site of the ongoing protests. “Fortunately, I […]
USC closes campus following anti-Israel protest, 93 arrested for trespassing
The University of Southern California announced it would close its campus “until further notice” after Wednesday’s large anti-Israel protests ended with 93 people arrested. Lt. Kelly Muniz said Wednesday night on X (formerly Twitter) that Los Angeles police arrived on campus around 4 p.m. after the agitators did not comply with the university’s request to […]
Cal Poly university closes after apparently violent pro-Hamas activists barricade themselves inside campus hall
More than 50 pro-Hamas militants occupy the California State Polytechnic State University building in Humboldt, leaving the school temporary closed As a safety measure. Around 4:30 pm on Tuesday, a crowd of students entered Siemens Hall carrying sleeping bags and other food, apparently intending to take over the building. According to an Instagram account called […]