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Anti-Israel protesters spark chaos outside Columbia University graduation with diploma-burning, aggressive chants
Some newly minted grads torched their diplomas in protest, loudly booing, chanting and brandishing signs denouncing Israel.
Columbia University's Graduation Ceremony Thrown into Chaos as Anti-Israel Protesters Burn Diplomas, Boo President and Chant 'Free Mehmoud'
Last year's graduation ceremony was called off due to safety concerns after an anti-Israel protest encampment took over the ...
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Columbia grads shred, burn diplomas amid pro-Palestine protest
Several graduates of Columbia University on Wednesday shredded and burned their diplomas in a show of support for Palestine.
Pro-Palestine protesters burn diplomas and clash with police at Columbia graduation
Students and activists in the Palestine solidarity movement protested Columbia University’s graduation on Wednesday, with ...
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Anti-Israel Graduates at Columbia Branded ‘Spoiled Brats’ for Ripping Up, Burning Diplomas at Commencement
Students seeking to enjoy the ceremony in peace couldn’t catch a break.
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Columbia acting president defends academic freedom at relatively quiet commencement
Acting President Claire Shipman said attacks on institutions of learning are tantamount to attacks on American democracy.
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Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library
Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian ...
ICE won’t let Mahmoud Khalil hold newborn as Columbia activist remains detained on day of commencement ceremony
Khalil’s representatives said that ICE’s refusal stood in contrast to the agency’s directives encouraging contact visits and ...