Tag: Campus Protests
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House Passes Antisemitism Awareness Act Amid Campus Protests
In a significant move aimed at addressing the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, the House of Representatives has approved a bill titled the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), the bipartisan legislation garnered a 320-91 vote, marking a decisive step in combating discrimination against Jewish individuals within educational institutions. The bill…
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41 Arrested in OSU Campus Protests, Including Students and Faculty
Arrests Overview A total of 41 individuals have been arrested amid protests at Ohio State University (OSU) campus this week. The arrests were made during various demonstrations, with two individuals pleading not guilty on Friday morning. Breakdown of Arrests Defendants’ Background Campus Tensions Incident Details Future Actions Official Responses Conclusion: Continuing Developments As the situation…
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TLNA Article: UT Austin President Calls in State Troopers to Handle Campus Protest
University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell sought assistance from state troopers to manage a student-led protest on campus, according to text messages confirmed by a spokesperson for State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt. The move has sparked controversy and drawn comparisons to responses at other Texas universities facing similar demonstrations. In a group message including…
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Rising Antisemitism Concerns at Columbia University Hearing
WASHINGTON (TND) — In a congressional hearing on Wednesday, Columbia University’s president and leadership team faced scrutiny over escalating antisemitism on campus. The hearing comes after Columbia found itself embroiled in controversy due to anti-Israel protests following Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Allegations of Antisemitism Videos surfaced showing students chanting slogans like From…
