Tag: Campus Activism
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Pro-Palestinian Protest at Auraria Campus Enters Sixth Day
The pro-Palestinian protest at the Auraria Campus in Denver has entered its sixth day, with students continuing to advocate for their demands amidst restrictions on campus building access. Long-standing Protest Continues Dozens of tents remain at the protest site, housing many demonstrators who have been present since Thursday. Despite relative calm, a rally occurred at…
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DePaul University Students Protest Gaza Conflict
DePaul University students have joined a nationwide movement protesting the war in Gaza, establishing an encampment on campus grounds. The protest echoes similar actions taken by students at universities across the United States. Chicago, Illinois – May 16, 2024 – Following a trend seen at universities nationwide, DePaul University students have erected an encampment on…
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Persist Across U.S. Campuses
Pro-Palestinian protests continue to make waves across university campuses in the United States, with significant demonstrations and arrests unfolding in various locations, including New York City and Los Angeles. The protests, largely centered around advocating for Palestinian rights and condemning the Israeli government’s actions, have led to clashes with law enforcement and sparked debates over…
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Stanford University Alerts FBI After Individual Spotted in Hamas Headband
Stanford University officials have reported an incident to the FBI after a protester was seen on campus wearing what appeared to be a Hamas headband. The individual, whose identity remains unknown, was observed donning glasses, a black mask, and a green headband reminiscent of those worn by Hamas fighters in Gaza. While it remains unclear…
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Pro-Palestinian Encampment at George Washington University Draws Attention
Pro-Palestinian students and protesters at George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood have erected an encampment on campus, sparking attention and debate over the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite an order from campus police to relocate, demonstrators have remained steadfast in their cause, calling for solidarity with Gaza and urging the university to divest…
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Dozens Occupy Columbia University Building in Protest
Dozens of protesters seized a building at Columbia University on Tuesday, intensifying demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas conflict on college campuses across the United States. Escalation of Demonstrations The occupation at Columbia University in New York City occurred despite warnings from the school administration. Protesters barricaded entrances and displayed a Palestinian flag from a window, echoing…
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Dozens Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protest at USC
LOS ANGELES – Law enforcement authorities made 93 arrests during a significant pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Southern California (USC). The protest, known as the “Gaza Solidarity Occupation,” unfolded amidst a broader wave of college rallies across the nation supporting Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Police Intervention and Arrests On Wednesday, around 5 p.m.,…