Pro-Palestinian protesters take over Columbia University academic building; officials close all school entry gates except one
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall (an academic building occupied by 1,968 demonstrators during civil rights and Vietnam War demonstrations) overnight, and school officials said Tuesday morning that campus All but one entrance gate has been closed. WNBC TV reported. What are the details? The station said video footage showed protesters crossing arms […]
Protesters Assault Man In Storm Trooper Costume For Shouting About Star Wars At Columbia
Protesters at Columbia University assaulted actor and comedian Walter Masterson while he shouted about Star Wars in a storm trooper costume. The comedian showed up in front of a crowd holding Israeli flags wearing the storm trooper helmet and holding up a sign that read, “The Empire Did Nothing Wrong.” Protesters present at the demonstration […]
White House condemns Columbia building takeover as ‘not peaceful,’ calls ‘intifada’ banner ‘hate speech’
WASHINGTON – The White House on Tuesday condemned the overnight occupation of a Columbia University building by anti-Israel protesters, calling it “not peaceful” and calling it “Intifada” with a two-story banner by President Biden. He said he was “condemning” the use of the word. This is what the site currently says: Dozens of masked protesters […]
Trump wonders if Columbia protesters will get ‘same kind of treatment’ as Jan. 6 rioters
Former President Trump condemned protests occurring on college campuses across the country over the war in Gaza, saying the Columbia University students who occupied the building were the same as those who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. He wondered if he would face a similar outcome. “I think this whole country is going […]
White House condemns antisemitism, violent anti-Israel anarchy at Columbia University: ‘No place in America’
The White House condemned a group of anti-Israel protesters who violently occupied a Columbia University building late Monday, saying “hate speech and hate symbols have no place in America.” On Monday night, a large crowd of anti-Israel students invaded Hamilton Hall, an iconic academic facility on the Manhattan campus, and barricaded the doors. A facility […]
Anti-Israel Protesters Seize Administrative Building at Columbia University
Early Tuesday morning, anti-Israel demonstrators at a Columbia University encampment took over the administration building. video picture Video posted to X showed anti-Israel protesters carrying barricades and entering Hamilton Hall, an academic building on the university campus. They’re putting in barricades now… https://t.co/fM0Xko6CaZ pic.twitter.com/Y5wS1fiMDx — Angela van der Pluym (@anjewla90) April 30, 2024 in that […]
Mike Johnson calls Columbia protests ‘utter disgrace’ and will announce ‘crackdown’ on antisemitism at universities – live | US politics
Johnson calls Columbia University’s protests an ‘utter disgrace’, calls for president’s resignation again Republican House Speaker mike johnson He continues to direct his anger at Columbia University students and leaders, accusing protests against Israel’s invasion of Gaza of anti-Semitism. What continues to happen in Colombia is an utter disgrace. Campuses are occupied by anti-Semitic students […]
Columbia students who witnessed anti-Israel protesters’ building takeover speaks out
Two Columbia University students describe the chaotic scene overnight at Columbia University, where protesters took over university buildings. Students say they feel abandoned and alone because of lax security on campus, where anti-Israel demonstrators run amok and outside agitators have invaded campus. Student Jessica Schwalb posted a wild video to X of anti-Israel protesters smashing […]
Columbia University locks down campus buildings following overnight mutiny: ‘Effective immediately’
Columbia University was forced to close its campus indefinitely after an anti-Israel mob invaded the university’s buildings early Tuesday morning. In a statement hours after anti-Israel agitators stormed the iconic Hamilton Hall on its Manhattan campus and barricaded the doors, the university said it would remain closed “as conditions permit.” “Effective immediately, access to the […]
alumnos ocupan un edificio de la Universidad de Columbia en protesta contra la guerra en Gaza
NUEVA YORK — Docenas de manifestantes ocuparon la madrugada del martes un edificio de la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York, colocaron barricadas en los accesos y colgaron una bandera palestina en una ventana, en una nueva escalada de las manifestaciones contra la guerra entre Israel y Hamás que se han extendido a campus universitarios […]