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Pro-Palestinian Protests Stir Chaos at UCLA Campus

TLNA — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:18:41 +0000

LOS ANGELES – Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have once again disrupted the tranquility of UCLA’s campus, as new footage reveals scenes of disorder and tension on Monday. Amidst erected tents on the plaza and makeshift barricades, a security guard was assaulted, leading to injuries and bleeding from his forehead. Hecklers targeted a university administrator, and Rabbi Dovid […]

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Auraria Campus Lockdown: Protests Escalate Amid Gaza War Demonstrations

TLNA — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:05:49 +0000

Auraria Campus in Denver faced another day of turmoil as protests against the ongoing conflict in Gaza led to a second consecutive lockdown. The security measure was implemented after demonstrators, primarily from the Denver chapter of Students for a Democratic Society, occupied campus buildings, demanding action against Israel’s war in Gaza. Protests Turn Disruptive The […]

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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Renew Protests at UPenn, Confront Police

TLNA — Sun, 12 May 2024 06:24:50 +0000

University City, Pennsylvania – Following the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), demonstrators returned to campus on Friday evening, engaging in renewed protests that occasionally resulted in clashes with law enforcement. After authorities dispersed the encampment earlier in the day, pro-Palestinian supporters reconvened near the residence of the university’s interim […]

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TLNA — Sun, 12 May 2024 06:09:17 +0000

Pro-Palestinian Protests Intensify on U.S. College Campuses Since first emerging at Columbia University in New York City, pro-Palestinian student encampments have proliferated on college campuses across the United States, including several prominent institutions in the Boston area. As of May 7, protesters at MIT and Harvard University have been occupying outdoor spaces on their respective […]

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President Biden’s Bay Area Visit Met with Protests

TLNA — Sun, 12 May 2024 03:33:20 +0000

President Joe Biden’s visit to the Bay Area on Friday for fundraising events sparked protests from pro-Palestinian groups, despite also attracting supporters eager to see him in person. Fundraising in Affluent Silicon Valley Towns President Biden’s itinerary included stops in Portola Valley and Palo Alto, both affluent towns in Silicon Valley, where he attended fundraising […]

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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Revive Protest at University of Pennsylvania

TLNA — Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:57 +0000

Renewed demonstrations have erupted at the University of Pennsylvania following the disbandment of a pro-Palestinian encampment by law enforcement. The protestors reassembled near the residence of the university’s interim president at 38th and Walnut streets in University City. Confrontation and Continued Protest The demonstrators, predominantly peaceful, marched along 39th Street, eventually converging on Chestnut Street, […]

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Protests Emerge During Biden’s Bay Area Visit

TLNA — Sat, 11 May 2024 21:11:27 +0000

President Joe Biden’s visit to the Bay Area for fundraising events on Friday attracted both supporters and protesters, highlighting divergent viewpoints on U.S. policies, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Fundraising Stops Amidst Demonstrations President Biden’s itinerary included stops in affluent Silicon Valley towns, Portola Valley and Palo Alto, where fundraising events were hosted by prominent […]

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Graduation Celebrated Amid Protests at New Mexico State University

TLNA — Sat, 11 May 2024 16:10:37 +0000

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The New Mexico State University (NMSU) celebrated the achievements of doctoral, specialists in education, and master candidates during their commencement ceremonies on Friday evening, despite protests that occurred the day before. Smooth Commencement Amidst Brief Protests The commencement ceremonies proceeded smoothly, with graduates walking up to the stage to receive their […]

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University of Kansas Issues Final Notice to Protestors in Kansas City, Mo.

TLNA — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:46:03 +0000

In a recent development at the University of Kansas (KU) in Kansas City, Mo., a pro-Palestinian group of protestors received a final notice outlining the institution’s policies, limitations, and potential consequences for non-compliance. Arrests Made for Trespassing at Anschutz Library Following the disregard of these guidelines, three KU students were arrested by university police on […]

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University of Arizona President Addresses Recent Campus Protests

TLNA — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:21:06 +0000

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins released new information regarding recent protests on the Tucson campus, where at least two people were arrested on Thursday night, May 9th. The protests extended into Friday morning, drawing attention to a range of issues. Here’s a breakdown of what unfolded. Campus Enforcement and Response In response to an […]

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Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at George Washington University

TLNA — Wed, 08 May 2024 22:16:11 +0000

In a dramatic turn of events, police forcefully dispersed a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., leading to the arrest of dozens of demonstrators. The crackdown occurred just as city officials were scheduled to address concerns raised by lawmakers in Congress regarding their handling of the ongoing protest, which had lasted […]

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TLNA — Wed, 08 May 2024 22:00:17 +0000

NYPD Clears Pro-Palestinian Encampment at FIT Dozens Arrested as Police Disperse Protesters in NYC NEW YORK CITY – The New York Police Department (NYPD) forcibly dispersed a pro-Palestinian encampment at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, resulting in numerous arrests on Tuesday night. The action was taken after authorities warned demonstrators […]

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