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by: Grace Gomez
Posted: Apr 29, 2024 / 10:06 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 29, 2024 / 10:06 PM EDT
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Students at Columbia University are facing suspension after refusing to clear an encampment set up inside the campus by a pro-Palestinian group. The ultimatum was issued Monday morning.
“The group today unanimously made the decision to continue this encampment until Columbia divest,” said a spokesperson for the pro-Palestinian group.
Outside, supporters continued encouraging student protesters after the university issued a deadline to clear tents from school grounds or face suspension. Some students, like Lucy, had to decide between supporting the encampment and risking their future.
“I’m an international student, so if they have me suspended, I have to leave the country,” said Lucy.
The university handed out forms to students who agreed to leave the quad, committing them to obey the university’s policies and allowing them to complete the semester. Those who refuse will be placed on suspension, won’t be allowed to graduate, and will have their rights to use campus facilities revoked.
“There has been no violence on these encampments. Students from diverse backgrounds have shared their religious observances together,” pro-Palestinian group leaders said.
They demand Columbia University divests from companies that do business with Israel.
On Monday, Columbia’s president sent a letter to students stating:
“Since Wednesday, a small group of academic leaders has been in constructive dialogue with student organizers to find a path that would result in the dismantling of the encampment and adherence to university policies going forward. Regretfully, we were not able to come to an agreement.”
Staff members also participated in demonstrations supporting the school and the pro-Palestinian group.
Ryan Hallmarting, a Columbia staff member, said he participated to “stand up for higher education and the kind of speech we cultivate, civil critical and thoughtful.”
Pro-Israel supporters like Justin Kron have another stance, saying the protesters have managed to alienate certain groups.
“As an American, i believe in free speech, but when you are infringing other people’s rights to either protest or have the freedom to move on campus, i think you’ve crossed the line,” Kron said.
A decision will be made regarding the students who face suspension, depending on the nature of the offense. In the meantime, final exams start this Friday, and commencement is set to take place on May 15.
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