Maya Rodriguez is a National Correspondent, reporting for all E.W. Scripps television stations across the country. She is based in Washington, D.C., but she travels extensively from coast to coast and around the world for stories of interest.
Ten Republican members of Congress, all representing New York State in the U.S. House of Representatives, wrote a letter on Monday asking Columbia University's president to resign, saying,"anarchy had engulfed the campus."
Last week, the New York Police Department arrested more than 100 people on Columbia's campus at the request of the university's administration."I've never seen a level of protest that is so person-to-person," said Gov. Hochul."People need to find their humanity, have the conversations, talk to each other, understand different points of view because that's what college students should be doing.
"Trying to reconcile the free speech rights of those who wanted to protest and the rights of Jewish students to be in an environment free of discrimination and harassment has been the central challenge on our campus and numerous others across the country," Shafik said.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pro-Palestinian students at Smith College near weeklong building occupationSmith College SJP is occupying an administrative building, saying they will not leave until the school divests from weapons manufacturers.
Read more »
California college president cracks down on protesting pro-Palestinian students: 'Immediate suspension'The president of Pomona College declared students will face 'immediate suspension' after a pro-Palestinian protest in which protesters harassed staff and used a racial slur.
Read more »
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Face Suspension at California CollegeAfter a pro-Palestinian protest erupted at a California college, the president announced that the students involved would face immediate suspension. The protesters refused to identify themselves and verbally harassed staff, leading to the president's decision.
Read more »
19 Pomona College Students Arrested After Pro-Palestinian ProtestsSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at ColumbiaRep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
Read more »
White House condemns ‘despicable’ actions at pro-Palestinian college protestsThe White House issued a strong rebuke of the antisemitic threats that have been shouted at pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the country, most notably Columbia University. Large groups have gathered at Columbia, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Read more »