Pro-Palestinian students say that they are speaking up for an oppressed people, but critics say that their rhetoric is deeply offensive.
Tag: Columbia University
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Columbia and Princeton University Deans on How to Talk to One Another
Universities should not retreat into their ivory towers because the discourse has gotten toxic; a retreat into the ivory tower will encourage even more toxic discourse.
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On Elite Campuses, a New Protest Demand: Unwavering Support
Past student demonstrations sought to challenge the power structure. Now students also want validation.
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In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are On the Prowl
Scientists are studying urban animals and the diseases they carry, to understand the potential risks to people, pets and the animals themselves.
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‘The Untouchables’: How Columbia and N.Y.U. Benefit From Huge Tax Breaks
As New York City’s budget tightens, its wealthiest universities are bigger and richer than ever. Now, some officials think it’s time for the schools to pay more in taxes.