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The Big Story
What's really happening at Columbia University?
May 1, 2024
Protests at Columbia University spark nationwide solidarity strikes. Students risk academic careers for Palestinian rights amid media misinterpretations. Police intervention fuels protests from Texas to Quebec. Guest Justin Ling explores campus activism and crackdowns.
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- Campus protests for Palestinian rights are often misrepresented in media as chaotic and antisemitic, leading to tensions and misunderstandings among student communities.
- Protesters at Columbia University demand university disclosure of Israel ties and a ceasefire statement, inspiring a wave of similar movements challenging campus policies and administrations.
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Protesters at Columbia University have occupied the school demanding divestment from Israel. Despite media portraying chaos, the campus appears calm, with students continuing daily routines. Views on the protest are mixed among Jewish and non-Jewish students, highlighting frustration with exaggerated media coverage and the university's response.
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