Columbia University cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University has canceled its May 15 commencement amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus, opting for smaller school-based ceremonies.

School officials are exploring a "festive event" on May 15 involving the entire campus community. The university plans to host 31 smaller gatherings in place of the traditional commencement ceremony.

photo: Mary Altaffer/AP
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[johnnycorn]

These poor people are victims of the hand that feeds them poor babies. Just go on over to Palestine so you can be treated properly, well help you pack. Its way better over there lol.

[DAVADMDAVAD]

I would get all the parents who spent millions on their children's 'educations' and sue every Educator and Administrator who had the gaul to stand in solidarity with racist Anti Semitic rantings and riots. Academia is essentially over in America. WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK.

[lougiacobbi]

Here's an idea. If anti-American Robert Kraft wants to threaten Columbia, then he should ante up and pay for the commencement at his own expense.
He can hold the event at this favorite massage parlor.