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Chaotic Protests at Columbia University: A History Repeats Itself

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Police clash with protestors at Columbia University as history echoes through the halls of Hamilton Hall. Find out the latest updates on the dramatic student takeovers!

Columbia University found itself in the midst of chaos as antiwar protests surged, drawing attention from both students and authorities. New York police encircled the prestigious campus as activists rallied for more support through social media channels. The intensity escalated as officers in riot gear intervened to remove demonstrators occupying Hamilton Hall, a historic building notorious for student-led takeovers. The unrest unfolded further as pro-Palestinian students staged a dramatic occupation of a building on campus, sparking nationwide attention and heated debates. The situation reached a boiling point with dozens of protesters barricading entrances and displaying a Palestinian flag, symbolizing solidarity and defiance. The scene mirrored past activism at Columbia, reminiscent of the 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests that shook the university to its core. As tensions mounted, Columbia University issued warnings of potential student expulsions for those involved in the protests. The threat loomed over the demonstrators, adding a sense of urgency and defiance to their cause. Despite the university's stance, the protesters persisted, echoing the spirit of past movements that shaped the institution's history. The echoes of history reverberate as Columbia University witnesses a resurgence of activism within its walls. The student-led protests at Hamilton Hall serve as a reminder of the university's legacy of dissent and social change. The echoes of past demonstrations linger as the campus grapples with the present turmoil, showcasing the enduring spirit of protest and resistance in the heart of New York City.

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Police surround Columbia University as antiwar protests grow at ... (NPR)

New York police surrounded Columbia University and activists put out calls for more protestors on social media as the chaotic pro-Palestinian demonstrations ...

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Police Arrest Columbia Protesters Occupying Hamilton Hall: Live ... (The New York Times)

Officers in riot gear removed demonstrators who had seized Hamilton Hall, a building with a history of student takeovers. Scores of other arrests were made ...

Transcript: Mayor Adams Briefs Media on Recent Protests at ... (nyc.gov)

Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard, Public Information, Police Department: All right, good evening, everybody. You're about to hear from Mayor Adams, the police ...

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Columbia University protest escalates with students occupying ... (PBS NewsHour)

Protests took a dramatic turn at Columbia University overnight when some pro-Palestinian students occupied a building on campus.

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Campus protests live updates: NYPD officers descend on Columbia ... (NBC News)

Follow NBC News' live coverage for updates as pro-Palestinian protesters take over Hamilton Hall at Columbia University after leaving their encampment.

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Columbia University threatens to expel student protesters occupying ... (Voice of America)

Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag from a ...

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Columbia says protesters occupied Hamilton Hall overnight. See the ... (CBS News)

Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.

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