‘Saturday Night Live’ targets Columbia University protests from perspective of parents in cold open
“Saturday Night Live” focused on student anti-Israel protests on a cold Saturday, especially from the perspective of parents whose children attend Columbia University. Kenan Thompson played He is the father of a Columbia University student and began by praising the young man who stood up for his beliefs during a mock interview. But when asked […]
University of California police union blasts UCLA admin for ‘lack of response’ to violence at campus protests
The police union representing University of California school officers is criticizing UCLA administrators for their “lack of response” to the violence that erupted during anti-Israel student protests on campus last week. The union also called for an independent investigation into the response. “University administrators are solely responsible for the university’s response to campus protests, and […]
SNL takes on Columbia University protests in cold opening
In a chilly Saturday opening, Saturday Night Live highlighted the anti-Israel protests that have been spreading across the country, warning blue-collar parents that their daughters shouldn’t waste their tuition money by attending. Kenan Thompson, who plays the Uber driver’s father, was one of three parents of college students to discuss the weeks-long story on NY1’s […]
State police arrest 25 protestors at University of Virginia
State police arrested about 25 pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Virginia, Virginia, on Saturday. Saturday was the fifth day of protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, where the school continued to call for a divestment from Israel. A group called UVA Gaza Encampment called It called for the school to disclose all investments and refrain from […]
Police Clear Encampment from University of Virginia, Arrests Made
Virginia State Police broke up an anti-Israel demonstration at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville on Saturday, reportedly detaining more than 20 demonstrators. Law enforcement officers in riot gear saw Officials said they approached a pro-Palestinian encampment on the university’s lawn and sprayed chemical irritants as they began clearing the encampment. video Posted by […]
Anti-Israel protesters interrupted a graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan
Anti-Israel demonstrators chanted anti-Semitic chants and attempted to disrupt speakers during the University of Michigan’s commencement ceremony Saturday, disrupting what was supposed to be a celebratory event, one graduate said. I ruined it. The event at Ann Arbor’s Michigan Stadium took place as U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro addressed and addressed newly commissioned officers […]
At least 25 arrested at University of Virginia anti-Israel encampment
At least 25 anti-Israel demonstrators were arrested on the University of Virginia campus on Saturday as authorities tried to clear the encampment, the school said. The University Police Department (UPD) declared an “unlawful assembly” earlier in the day, and UVA Police Chief Tim Longo ordered a group of anti-Israel demonstrators near University Chapel in Charlottesville […]
Anti-Israel Protesters Interrupt University of Michigan Main Graduation
Anti-Israel demonstrators disrupted a major graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday. in video According to a post on X, a demonstrator carrying a Palestinian flag was seen walking down the aisle toward the front of the stage at the graduation ceremony. Marching towards the stage.Delete now @UMich pic.twitter.com/zLWozsDoko — […]
Portland State University Library Closes After Anti-Israel Protesters Trash Building
The Portland State University (PSU) library in Oregon has been closed after anti-Israel protesters occupied and damaged the building. Early Friday morning, PSU President Ann Cudd. toured KOIN closed the library and reported in a letter to the campus community that it was determined the library was “unsuitable for occupation,” and Cudd said officials would […]
Our Enemies Must Love Our ‘Future Elites’, ‘Craven’ University Response to Protests, We’ve Failed at Education
On Friday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Wall Street Week,” Larry Summers, a Harvard professor and president emeritus and former Harvard president, said America’s enemies are trying to “ensure that our young future elites are not leading our nation.” “I’m sure he receives great encouragement from the spectacle he shows to so many people in his position.” […]