13 protesters detained during anti-immigration rally at Columbia University
On Thursday, a demonstration outside Columbia University in New York City led to the arrest of over a dozen activists who are against anti-immigrant enforcement. These individuals were taken into custody on charges of not following orders from the New York City Police Department (NYPD). According to an NYPD spokesperson, 13 individuals were arrested and […]
British Columbia Stops Unsuccessful Experiment with Hard Drug Legalization
British Columbia Halts Hard Drug Decriminalization Experiment The Canadian province of British Columbia has decided to end its trial of legalizing hard drugs, with many public officials and residents agreeing that the initiative has been unsuccessful. “This pilot aimed to be a temporary trial, allowing us to monitor its effectiveness and identify necessary changes. Sadly, […]
Jennifer Mnookin appointed as new president of Columbia University starting July 1
Columbia University Appoints New President Columbia University has announced that a new president will take office starting July 2026. The Board of Trustees has selected Jennifer L. Mnookin, who currently serves as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is widely recognized as a leading legal scholar. The university’s announcement highlighted that the decision followed […]
Jennifer Mnookin encounters resistance from an anti-Israel group as she becomes the new president of Columbia.
Columbia University’s New President Faces Criticism Jennifer Mnookin has recently been announced as Columbia University’s new president, but she’s already encountering backlash. Some protests are emerging, particularly from groups opposing Israel, who are condemning her past actions at her former position. The group CU Apartheid Divest, which isn’t officially affiliated with Columbia, expressed their discontent […]
Iran protests sparked by Israel, says Columbia professor Hamid Dabashi
Columbia Professor Claims Israeli Influence in Iranian Protests An Iranian studies professor at a prestigious Ivy League institution has criticized Israel for purportedly inciting violent protests in Iran amid a backlash against the regime. Hamid Dabashi, a professor at Columbia University, stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that, “What you’re seeing today is an […]
Columbia University’s final report on antisemitism reveals troubling instances of Jewish students being harshly targeted.
A public health lecturer at Columbia University reportedly vented to a group of 400 freshmen about the university’s prominent Jewish donors, alleging they engage in “blood money laundering” and reject the notion of a Jewish state. This disturbing incident is highlighted in an anti-Semitism report released by the university. This incident is just one of […]
Task force on antisemitism at Columbia discovers widespread harassment of Jewish students
Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Task Force Reports on Harassment Incidents The final report from Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Task Force focuses on incidents of harassment faced by Jewish and Israeli students in classrooms. This nearly 70-page document presents a series of incidents involving students and faculty, highlighting the need for significant changes at the university. This task […]
Protesters against ICE arrested at NYC demonstration include Fordham graduate student, comedian, Columbia student editor
Arrests Made at Anti-ICE Protests in New York City Recent anti-ICE demonstrations in lower Manhattan led to the arrest of several individuals, including a graduate assistant from Fordham University, a comedian, and an editor from a Columbia University student magazine. Two protesters are accused of assaulting an NYPD officer during the events, as reported by […]
Twin brothers take legal action against Columbia University for ongoing campus environment that supports antisemitism.
Twins from Long Island are criticizing Columbia University for its perceived tolerance of anti-Semitism, claiming in a recent lawsuit that the university’s board of trustees supports a culture of hate against Jews on campus. According to the twins, David and Jonathan Lederer, 23, Jewish students at Columbia experience “systemic tolerance of anti-Semitism,” manifested in various […]
Columbia professors support Rutgers professor Mark Bray, known as ‘Dr Antifa’
Support for Professor Amidst Threats Faculty from Columbia University and Barnard College have expressed their support for Mark Bray, a professor at Rutgers University known for his connections to Antifa, who has recently left the United States due to safety concerns. In a joint editorial, historians from both universities articulated their disappointment regarding the situation […]