Protests at Columbia University: Barnard Students Face Interim Suspension
55 Students Placed on Interim Suspension for Participation in Protest Encampment
At least 55 Barnard students have been placed on interim suspension for their involvement in a protest encampment at Columbia University. The encampment, which began on April 29 and lasted for five days, was organized to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza. The students who were suspended were charged with violating the university's policy on disruptive conduct.
NYPD Breaks Up Protest
On the evening of April 30, the NYPD descended on the Columbia University campus to break up the protest encampment. The police used pepper spray and batons to disperse the protesters, and several people were arrested. The NYPD's actions were widely condemned by student groups and faculty members, who accused the police of using excessive force.
Protests Continue
Despite the suspension of the 55 students and the NYPD's crackdown on the protest, student demonstrations have continued at Columbia University. On May 1, a group of protesters marched through the campus, chanting slogans and calling for an end to the war in Gaza. The protests are expected to continue in the coming days and weeks.
Rabbi Warns Jewish Students
In light of the ongoing protests, a Columbia University rabbi has advised Jewish students to stay away from the campus. The rabbi, who is the director of the university's Jewish interfaith campus center, said that he was concerned about the safety of Jewish students during the protests.
Student Protests Intensify
The protests at Columbia University are part of a larger wave of student protests that have been taking place across the United States in recent weeks. Students at a number of colleges and universities have been protesting Israel's attacks on Gaza and calling for an end to the war.
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