Jewish students and professors speak out against claims Columbia protests are antisemitic
by The Independent
The Independent— “There has been this discourse that Columbia is this hotbed of antisemitism, but it’s just a bunch of nerds sitting on the ground playing games, chanting and doing homework,” said one student who has been at the college protest camp.
MSNBC—'Incredibly distressing': Jewish student at Columbia speaks out about protests. The president of Columbia University is facing a possible censure vote for calling the NYPD to arrest students at an anti-war encampment on the school's campus. Chris Jansing spoke to Jacob Schmeltz, who is a senior at Columbia, about his current experience there as a student.
dailym.ai—Inside Columbia's 'solidarity camp': Gen Z protesters perform dance routines, read poetry and share organic snacks on 'Earth Day' while Jewish students retreat in fear and professors are blocked. Protesters inside Columbia campus pitched 100 tents to form their 'solidarity for Gaza' encampment. While tensions flared on surrounding streets, the 'camp' was more kum-by-yah, oblivious to turmoil outside. The kids say they won't leave until Columbia halts 'investments' to Israeli-linked organizations
WDTN—Professor speaks on Kent State shooting anniversary amid student protests. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- As encampments cover university lawns across the country, many protest sites are erupting as campus officials call in police. This Saturday is the 54th anniversary of Kent State University's mass shooting where Ohio National Guard members killed four unarmed college students and wounded nine others protesting the Vietnam War. 2 NEWS []