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Columbia says protesters occupying Hamilton Hall face expulsion after breaking in overnight
NEW YORK — Columbia University said Tuesday afternoon that student protesters who occupied Hamilton Hall overnight face expulsion.
In a new statement Tuesday, the school said this is no longer a debate about the students’ reasons, but rather their actions.
Columbia’s latest statement
“We regret that protesters have chosen to escalate the situation through their actions. Our top priority is restoring safety and order on our campus.
“We made it very clear yesterday that the work of the University cannot be endlessly interrupted by protesters who violate the rules. Continuing to do so will be met with clear consequences. Protesters have chosen to escalate to an untenable situation — vandalizing property, breaking doors and windows, and blockading entrances — and we are following through with the consequences we outlined yesterday.
“Students occupying the building face expulsion.
“Protesters were informed that their participation in the encampment violated numerous university policies. We gave everyone at the encampment the opportunity to leave peacefully. By committing to abide by University policies, they would be allowed to complete the semester.
“Students who did not commit to the terms we offered are now being suspended. Those students will be restricted from all academic and recreational spaces and may only access their individual residence. Seniors will be ineligible to graduate.
“This is about responding to the actions of the protesters, not their cause.
“As we said yesterday, disruptions on campus have created a threatening environment for many of our Jewish students and faculty and a noisy distraction that interferes with teaching, learning, and preparing for final exams, and contributes to a hostile environment in violation of Title VI.
“The safety of our community remains our top priority.”
Columbia limiting access to campus
That decision was made after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall overnight, in defiance of a deadline to disperse.
In the latest update to students and staff, university officials said the Morningside campus may only be accessed by students who live in residential buildings, including Carman, Furnald, John Jay, Hartley, Wallach, East Campus and Wien, as well as essential employees. All entrances are closed except for the 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue gate.
University President Minouche Shafik had given protesters a 2 p.m. deadline Monday to clear their pro-Palestinian encampment that has been set up on the school’s main lawn for two weeks. The president said negotiations between students and school administrators fell apart, with the university refusing their demand to divest from Israel.
As of Tuesday morning, the encampment shrunk in size, and many of the protesters had moved to Hamilton Hall. Emotions continued to run high at protests off campus, too.
Video shows Hamilton Hall being taken over
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Overnight, a large group of protesters started another demonstration outside Hamilton Hall, chanting things like, “Free Palestine.” Witnesses said a smaller group then started breaking windows, ran inside and barricaded themselves in with desks, chairs and vending machines, which was caught on video.
“Early this morning, a group of protestors occupied Hamilton Hall on the Morningside campus. In light of the protest activity on campus, members of the University community who can avoid coming to the Morningside campus today (Tuesday, April 30) should do so,” the university said in a public safety announcement.
Protesters unfurled several banners, including one that renamed the building “Hind’s Hall,” after Hind Rajab, a 6-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza three months ago. They said they intend to stay inside until Columbia concedes to three demands: Divestment, financial transparency and amnesty.
Two students who witnessed the protest said it was hostile and aggressive.
“They barricaded themselves in, they brought chairs out, blocked the doors, and they moved outdoor, heavy metal tables, blockaded the doors… formed human chains and started protesting, and claiming that they had liberated the space, essentially,” student Jonas Du told CBS New York. “Just a complete lack of administration, complete lack of public safety and NYPD.”
“They’ve just been targeting students, whomever they can find, calling them Zionists,” junior Jessica Schwalb said. “If you hear them, they chant, ‘We don’t want no Zionists here.'”
Hamilton Hall is the same building demonstrators took over during the anti-Vietnam War protests of 1968.
Until this point, the pro-Palestinian protests have been relatively contained, with most demonstrations happening either at the encampment or the sidewalk outside campus. Students told CBS New York they were surprised to see the situation escalate and damage school property.
Will the NYPD be called to Columbia?
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The NYPD has officers stationed outside the school’s entrances where protests have popped up over the past few days, but police remain off campus. Officials have said the university is private property, so officers cannot respond unless requested or if there is a threat to public safety.
“As of right now, the NYPD’s always ready, but we will not be going onto Columbia’s property with a specific request from them or not, unless there is imminent danger, imminent emergency, where we have to go on the property,” NYPD Chief of Department James Maddrey said Tuesday. “If there’s an imminent emergency, someone screaming for help, someone needs assistance, being hurt… we will go on the property, we will address that situation.”
Maddrey said the department has been speaking with the administration daily. Campus security has not provided an update on how they are responding but said in a statement a safety escort can be requested.
“It’s the end of the school year, young people are graduating, and you know it’s something the NYPD is going to have to stand on the sidelines and be prepared to deal with all right,” he said.
Columbia’s president called the NYPD on student protesters earlier this month when their encampment first took shape, and more than 100 people were taken into custody. NYU also called police when protesters staged a similar encampment in Gould Plaza.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said last week she would not send the National Guard to campus, and Mayor Eric Adams has said the NYPD is ready to respond but it’s ultimately the school’s call.
“The police and the media are the tools that demonstrators can use to amplify whatever the small group that’s taken over the building are doing. So police are going to be very careful with how they handle any protest, including one that’s off the campus and onto city property,” CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito explained.
Classes ended Monday, and students will spend the next few days studying for their final exams. The university says graduation will be held as planned on May 15, on the same lawn where the encampment stands.
Later Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who visited Columbia last week, is expected to announce proposed legislation to crack down on college demonstrations across the country.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The New England Patriots will face off against the Miami Dolphins in a game today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Patriots have had an uneven season so far, coming into the game with a record of 3-8, including a 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 17. The Dolphins, however, haven’t fared much better this season as they enter the game with a record of 4-6, although they are coming off two wins in a row, the latest against the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today, even without cable.
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How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today
The New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The football game will be shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and the platforms noted below.
How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too for the Patriots-Dolphins game. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
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