Tag: Columbia

So Much for the Columbia Shutdown – HotAir

Yesterday, when John discussed the 2 pm Eastern deadline for Columbia University Students to break up their pro-Hamas encampment, the situation was showing some signs of progress. University President Shafik said that her negotiations had “failed” and that the site would be shut down and protesters would be suspended. I had my doubts and went […]

So Much for the Columbia Shutdown – HotAir

Yesterday, when John discussed the 2 pm Eastern deadline for Columbia University Students to break up their pro-Hamas encampment, the situation was showing some signs of progress. University President Shafik said that her negotiations had “failed” and that the site would be shut down and protesters would be suspended. I had my doubts and went […]

Talks falter as Columbia refuses to divest from Israel, urges protesters to ‘voluntarily disperse’

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik said she has rejected demands by protesters to divest from Israel, urging them to “voluntarily disperse” as negotiations to dismantle the vast pro-Gaza encampment reached an impasse. Ms. Shafik said Monday that “the University will not divest from Israel,” ruling out the primary demand being made by protesters in charge […]

No end in sight to protests as Columbia lets deadline lapse, vows not to bring back police

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik may have appeased student activists by letting slide her deadline on removing the anti-Israel protest encampment, but she failed to appease Rep. Virginia Foxx. The Education and the Workforce Committee chairwoman fired off a warning after Columbia officials allowed their Friday deadline to expire without taking action, then ruled out bringing back […]