Portland State University closed its campus for the second day in a row Wednesday as anti-Israel protesters occupied the college's main library.
Pro-Palestinian protesters settled into a portico of Millar Library on the Portland State University campus over the weekend, shown on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Portland, Ore. Permission was originally granted by President Ann Cudd, but the PSU president reversed …Portland State University closed its campus for the second day in a row Wednesday as anti-Israel protesters occupied the college’s main library.
“I’ve heard your demands and know your concerns. They’re very important concerns about the terrible war in Gaza right now. I’m willing to talk to you, to enter into a constructive dialogue,” PSU President Ann Cudd said in a video message Tuesday. “We cannot, however, allow the continued occupation of Millar Library, that’s just plain and simple. We’ve asked the Portland Police Bureau to help us remove the occupiers from the library.
Those inside the library are a mix of PSU students, faculty and community members, according to Ms. Cudd. Los Angeles police donned riot gear Wednesday to quell an attack by pro-Israel counterprotesters at UCLA.
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