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Jessica Costescu
4 months
Saw Mohamed Abdou talking outside Columbia’s encampment (who you can see in the background to the left) so I decided to take a video of him. I was then approached by a camper and told to stop filming for the sake of safety and privacy. @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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NEW: Out of the occupiers of Hamilton Hall at Columbia, 14 were undergraduate students, 9 graduate students, 6 from affiliate schools, 2 university employees, and the rest outsiders.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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Yes—I have a press pass to be on campus Yes—I will fully exercise my 1st Amendment rights No—I will not stop filming If these mindless idiots don’t want to be filmed in public, maybe they should just go back to their dorm room and sleep it off.
@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
Saw Mohamed Abdou talking outside Columbia’s encampment (who you can see in the background to the left) so I decided to take a video of him. I was then approached by a camper and told to stop filming for the sake of safety and privacy. @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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NEW: After UPenn international student Eliana Atienza was put on mandatory leave for participating in the encampment, she told reporters she was now “homeless.” In reality, her family comes from a long line of rich Filipino politicians and celebrities.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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Day 13 at the Columbia encampment—students have been given a 2pm deadline to vacate. This is the response from a suspended student, Aidan Parisi “COLUMBIA WILL BURN” @FreeBeacon
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NEW: After distancing himself from leaked messages showing Columbia administrators mocking concerns about anti-Semitism, I reached out to see if the dean of Columbia College, Josef Sorett, would comment. Rather than answer questions–or decline to comment–he called the police.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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“A significant portion of those who broke the law and occupied Hamilton Hall were outsiders.”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
Based on this, total number for those arrested would come out to 44, with 13 unaffiliated to the university. So not actually half—just a bit over a quarter.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
10 months
“What would you have done during the Holocaust?” - Pro Palestine Georgetown student asks crowd
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Jessica Costescu
2 months
Sorett’s willingness to call the police to protect him from the press comes four years after he signed a 2020 faculty letter calling to “defund the NYPD by $1 billion.”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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NEW: Harvard withholds diplomas from two Rhodes Scholars—who were set to graduate this Thursday—for participating in encampment. It is unclear if they will keep their scholarships and still be allowed to start at Oxford this fall. Read more @FreeBeacon
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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NEW @FreeBeacon : Raz Segal accused Israel of genocide just days after the Oct. 7. Hamas terror attack. The University of Minnesota tapped him to lead its Genocide Studies Center. I spoke to the two faculty members who resigned in protest below.
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Jessica Costescu
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Atienza's father is not afraid to flaunt his wealth. In a recent Instagram story, he shared photos from a lavish first class flight, which boasted caviar service and a full shower.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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Students marched to the president’s office. “Georgetown, Georgetown you can’t hide. You are funding genocide.”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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George Washington University students live-streaming new encampment in front of univ. president’s home caught on hot mic: “Should I stop the live until it escalates?”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
@JeffBernard1 40-50 total were arrested in Hamilton Hall
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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NEW: Harvard University grad students who accosted an Israeli classmate last October have each been charged with 2 misdemeanors. However, the school won’t say if they will be awarded degrees, considering ongoing legal proceedings. Read more below:
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Jessica Costescu
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Described in British magazine Tatler as one of the Philippines' "most recognisable television presenters," Atienza's father has also given tours of his home on live television,
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
10 months
📍 Georgetown University in Washington, DC Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian Georgetown students take part in rally for Gaza. Organizers wear face masks to hide their identities
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
This is what happens when there are no consequences
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Jessica Schwalb
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HAMILTON HALL HAS BEEN OCCUPIED @Columbia
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
2 months
The Washington Free Beacon previously reached out to Sorett for comment, only to receive no answer. Before contacting him at his residence on Friday afternoon, I tried speaking to Sorett at his campus office but learned he was not there.
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Jessica Costescu
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Additionally, just two hours after my visit, Sorett finally acknowledged his role in the scandal: “I deeply regret my role in these text exchanges and the impact they have had on our community."
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
3 months
NEW @FreeBeacon : A @ColumbiaLaw Review article that argues Jews "capitalized on the Holocaust" was subject to an atypical editing process that omitted "a large number of Jewish students," according to sources familiar with the process. Read more here:
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia Front of Hamilton Hall—where students have blockaded doors with tables and smashed windows. Also worth noting, the Columbia freshman dormitory is steps away—students have not be able to sleep or study for their finals coming up next week.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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showcasing his rare collections of dinosaur eggs, "mid-century modern chairs," and vintage motorcycles, including two BMW bikes used during World War II.
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Jessica Costescu
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When I visited him, Sorett never came to the door, asked me to leave, or declined to answer questions. However, a woman did come to the door. After learning that I wanted to speak to him, she called out to Sorrett, but neither returned.
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Jessica Costescu
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“We don’t want no two state. We want all of it.” “From the river to the sea. Palestine is all you’ll see.”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
2 months
An officer stopped me and asked if I had been on his floor, adding that he “got a call complaining, it’s nothing crazy.” The same campus safety officer suggested that Sorett “raised a whole big issue” and said he was surprised that the NYPD also responded to the call.
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Jessica Costescu
4 months
BREAKING: Imminent NYPD arrests Columbia SJP says “IT IS TIME TO ESCALATE!” @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
2 months
After waiting for roughly 10 minutes, I left, but I was greeted outside by several officers coming into the building representing the NYPD and Columbia University Public Safety.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
Anti-Israel protesters have arrived at Columbia. “Brick by brick. Wall by wall. Israel will fall.”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
The 2pm deadline has passed. No sign of enforcement.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
3 months
@sfmcguire79 Just 24 hours? 🤣
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Jessica Costescu
4 months
BREAKING: Violent Columbia protesters occupying Hamilton Hall are facing expulsion. The rest face suspension. @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
4 months
@tonykatz 13 unaffiliated— I didn’t have the final number at the time I made the first post
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Jessica Costescu
4 months
Columbria protestors grabbed and pushed me—won’t let me move
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@JohnJDelia1 @IsraelWarRoom Columbia press briefing for media—update will be up on the school’s website later this evening.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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📍Red Line Protest @WhiteHouse “Fuck Israel Stand with Hamas” @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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Aidan Parisi leading chants for “intifada”
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Jessica Costescu
4 months
When told by the campers to stop filming, most news reporters simply comply and move on. I’ve seen this repeatedly over the past few days, even though the press has every right to film.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
Day 14—Students @Columbia have expanded their encampment to a different part of campus
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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📍Washington D.C. — activists geting bused in for today’s Capitol protest @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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Columbia faculty manning the encampment entrance—allowing students to leave and march around the encampment
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia There is absolutely no police anywhere despite several 911 calls from students
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Jessica Costescu
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NEW: Cori Bush, Who Worked as Faith Healer in Religious Group That Claimed To Cure COVID, Says COVID Made Her Miss More Than 100 House Votes In the past, Bush has claimed to have cured tumors and paralysis @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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@thestustustudio Maybe they should spend more time in class learning how to spell...
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Students chant “Free Palestine”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
4 months
Buses are moving in.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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NEW: Columbia Law students tell their Jewish classmates that police presence on campus makes them feel unsafe. A student also suggested that the anti-Semitism on display at Columbia is actually a result of police presence. @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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Day 11 at Columbia’s “Gaza Solidarity” camp — starting it off with a fresh delivery of coconut water
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Jessica Costescu
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Pro-Israel demonstrators have gathered just outside of Columbia’s campus
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@daily_romania Clar ca nu se va schimba nimic în Romania. Rămân aceiași comuniști la putere.
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“We will not be moved unless by force”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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NEW @FreeBeacon : @Columbia University has closed its investigation into the individuals who harassed a group of Jewish students back on April 20th, without identifying a single suspect. Read more about the unsuccessful investigation here:
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Jessica Costescu
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Hundreds of NYPD officers are marching in.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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It's been nearly 6 hours since the deadline passed—Columbia faculty are now retiring for the night.
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Jessica Costescu
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Intifada banner out of Hamilton Hall @Columbia
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Jessica Costescu
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Sweep is imminent.
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Jessica Costescu
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NEW: Columbia student Cameron Jones calls on “students and faculty worldwide to escalate their protests.” “You must create your own campus agitation.”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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“It’s past 2:00…We do not abide by university pressure”
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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Faculty members are also manning the encampment entrance
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Jessica Costescu
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ACLU protest monitors are here to ensure students are allowed to chant for “intifada.”
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Jessica Costescu
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@FreeBeacon 📍NYC Manhattan Criminal Court: @Columbia students—arrested back in April after occupying Hamilton Hall—walk into court Thursday afternoon alongside dozens of their supporters
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Jessica Costescu
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📍Union Station: Protest aftermath @FreeBeacon “Hamas is Comin”
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Jessica Costescu
4 months
Hamilton Hall is still occupied. Follow along for more Columbia on-campus updates. @FreeBeacon
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Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia Main encampment is nearly empty—most protesters now occupy Hamilton Hall
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@Columbia “Long live the intifada”
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Jessica Costescu
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📍George Washington University in Washington, DC Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian GWU students take part in unauthorized march through the streets of DC. In response to GWU suspending the anti-semitic Students for Justice in Palestine Group.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@2WaysToPlay @tonykatz Yes, 3 quarters were
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Streets have been blocked off, but anti-Israel protesters are still out here.
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Jessica Costescu
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It is Day 9 at the Columbia encampment. Students say negotiations have resumed after a 30-hour pause. Follow along for more updates. @FreeBeacon
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia Spirits are down—most protesters have seemingly gone to sleep
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia Columbia faculty out in support for violent protesters.
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Jessica Costescu
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@CampusJewHate @Columbia They need to shut that chat down
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Jessica Costescu
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Badge of honor - @ColumbiaBDS blocked me 😪 How will I ever recover?
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Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia Hamilton Hall is occupied—same building for the Office of the Dean of Columbia College. Seems like he won’t be making it into his office in the morning.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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NEW @FreeBeacon : Me and @Meghan_Blonder covered the White House protest today. Here’s what we saw. ‘Al-Qasam make us proud. Kill another soldier now!’ ‘Israel go to hell, Hamas is justified’ ‘Death to Israel’ ‘Long live Hamas’ ‘Death to Amerikkka’ & more
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Jessica Costescu
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@Columbia “Settlers, settlers, go back home. Palestine is ours alone.”
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Police clash
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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At MIT—where the encampment still stands despite a 2:30 pm deadline to vacate yesterday—Israeli students hold an event. Admin repeatedly told Jewish students the encampment would be cleared by today, but to no one’s surprise, it is still there.
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@JessicaCostescu
Jessica Costescu
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Head coverings, other than keffiyehs, not allowed in the courtroom
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Jessica Costescu
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“We will not move until Columbia meets every one of our demands.”
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