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House speaker condemned for remarks on pro-Palestine student protests
Republican Mike Johnson accused of ‘wilfully spreading misinformation’ and ‘inciting violence’ after CNN interview. Progressive activists have condemned Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, for “willfully spreading ...The Guardian - World - House -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint against school
Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school for discrimination against Gaza protesters and students from Palestine. Palestine Legal filed the complaint with the U.S. Department of ...The Hill - Politics -
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin
University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday will not be charged, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s office confirmed Thursday. The prosecutor’s office said it has decided not to move ...The Hill - Politics -
As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be disrupted
After the University of Southern California canceled its main commencement, students at other campuses with protests wonder if theirs will be next.NBC News - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations
The pro-Palestinian protesters making themselves heard at universities across the country see their demonstrations as part of a tradition of anti-war activism on campus. Hundreds of students have been arrested after setting up encampments on ...The Hill - Politics -
Louisiana Will No Longer Require Students to Fill Out FAFSA to Graduate
Experts say high school seniors are more likely to go to college if they complete the financial aid form, but the state sees privacy issues with mandating it.The New York Times - Business -
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States have resumed pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious French university, blocking access there two days after police broke up a separate demonstrationABC News - World -
Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’
After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that his comments were wrong.The New York Times - Top stories -
Head of Federal Student Aid steps down after chaotic FAFSA season
The head of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office Richard Cordray announced Friday he would step down from his role following the difficulties with the first season of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. “My first day at ...The Hill - Politics -
Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.The New York Times - Top stories -
State responses to student protests fall along red vs. blue lines
Pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses are getting very different responses from elected officials in red and blue states. Texas is seeing pushback after immediately responding to a peaceful demonstration with arrests, and Florida's Gov. ...The Hill - Politics -
A Dispatch From Inside Columbia’s Student-Led Protest for Gaza
There might be problems in the student protest movement for Gaza, but they are not misguided in their goals.The New York Times - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint
Negotiations continue between Columbia University and pro-Palestinian student protesters as another deadline for demonstrators to disperse comes and goes. CBS News' Michael George and Lilia Luciano have the latest.CBS News - Top stories -
Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.BBC News - Top stories -
Barnard Ends Suspensions for Most Student Protesters Who Were Arrested
The students had been among more than 100 who were suspended for participating in an encampment at Columbia University.The New York Times - Top stories -
Columbia University calls for inquiry into leadership as student protests sweep 40 campuses
Professors at Emory University arrested as campuses follow Columbia’s lead in demanding ceasefire and divestment. Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’At least 40 pro-Palestine protest ...The Guardian - World -
College student protests over Israel-Hamas war grow
College students are continuing to protest the Israel-Hamas war. At New York City's Columbia University, where an encampment of students first made headlines, tensions are high and negotiations between students and administrators are stalled.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Pro-Palestinian student protest at Northeastern Univeristy cleared by police
An encampment at Northeastern University is being cleared. Campus officials reported the use of "virulent antisemitic slurs."CBS News - Top stories -
LSU students show support to civilians caught in the middle of Israel, Hamas war
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We’re Jewish students at Columbia arrested for protesting Israel’s war
When we accepted our admissions letters to Columbia University, we never expected to be marched out of our school in zip ties by the NYPD.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Echoes of Vietnam era as pro-Palestinian student protests roil US campuses
Calls for divestment continue despite hundreds of arrests, with more demonstrations planned for Democratic national convention. Student protests on US university campuses over Israel’s war on Gaza showed little sign of letting up over the weekend, ...The Guardian - World -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Red states set stage for federal showdown over transgender student protections
A growing number of Republican-led states are pledging to reject new Title IX rules finalized this month by the Education Department, teeing up a potential legal battle with the White House over bolstered protections for transgender students. Top ...The Hill - Politics -
Protesters break windows at Columbia University hours after school starts suspending student demonstrators
Protesters at Columbia University broke windows at the Manhattan campus’ Hamilton Hall early Tuesday, in an escalation of demonstrations that resulted in student suspensions on Monday.NBC News - Top stories -
Omar Draws Criticism for Suggesting Some Jewish Students Are ‘Pro-Genocide’
Representative Ilhan Omar made the comments at Columbia University, where her daughter was among the students arrested protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The protests have drawn visits by leaders across the political spectrum.The New York Times - Top stories -
Louisiana Will No Longer Require Students to Fill Out FAFSA to Graduate
Experts say high school seniors are more likely to go to college if they complete the financial aid form, but the state sees privacy issues with mandating it.The New York Times - Business -
Philippines students are told to stay home as Southeast Asia copes with heat wave
Southeast Asia is coping with a weekslong heat wave as record-high temperatures have led to school closings in several countries and urgent health warnings throughout the regionABC News - World -
Columbia Turns Up Pressure on Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters
Alumni, donors and Democrats had called on the school to disband encampment.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Conservative states challenge federal rule on treatment of transgender students
Republican state attorneys general are challenging a new federal regulation that mandates protections for transgender students at schoolsABC News - Sports -
Columbia in Standoff With Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters as End of School Year Nears
A group of 21 House Democrats called on the school to disband the encampment that helped launch a movement at other U.S. colleges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
For Fox News and Conservative Media, Student Protests Are a Familiar Target
On Fox and in other conservative outlets, the protests have given new lease to a long-running argument that students at elite universities are intolerant of conservative views.The New York Times - Business -
Chinese student given 9-month prison sentence for harassing person posting democracy leaflets
The U.S. Attorney's office says a Chinese former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a person who posted a flyer in support of democracy in the Asian countryABC News - Top stories -
Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston
A former Berklee College of Music student from China was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a pro-democracy activist.NBC News - Top stories -
USC cancels main graduation commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns
Columbia protest encampment to continue after deadline to clear out passesNBC News - Top stories -
Share of college students blaming Hamas for Oct. 7 attack on Israel declines in new poll
A new poll shows the share of U.S. college students who blame Hamas for the Oct. 7 attack on Israel has declined by more than 10 points in the last six months.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Share of college students blaming Hamas for Oct. 7 attack on Israel declines in new poll
A new poll shows the share of U.S. college students who blame Hamas for the Oct. 7 attack on Israel has declined by more than 10 points in the last six months.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’
Students demonstrating and hunger-striking face arrests and hospitalization – but they think they can make a difference. Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What does that mean?The arrests of more than a hundred ...The Guardian - World -
Students resume pro-Palestinian protests at a prestigious Paris university after police intervention
Students at a prestigious university in Paris resumed pro-Palestinian protests on Friday, inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses around the United States, two days after French police broke up another demonstration.NBC News - Top stories -
FAFSA delays could have some students thinking about a gap year—3 factors to consider before you do
Plenty of students take a year off before college. But these three situations could impact your decision.CNBC - Business