Columbia cancels classes and police arrest Yale protesters as tensions over Middle East war grow

Columbia University canceled in-person classes Monday and police arrested several dozen protesters at Yale University as tensions on college campuses across the country continues to grow over the war in the Middle East. The moves at the two Ivy League schools came hours hours before the Jewish holiday of Passover was set to begin Monday evening.

“To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday,” Shafik said. She said faculty and staff should work remotely where possible and that students who didn't live on campus should stay away. Shafik said there was a terrible conflict raging in the Middle East and she understood that many were experiencing deep moral distress.

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Columbia cancels classes and police arrest Yale protesters as tensions over Middle East war growColumbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of students at Yale University as tensions on college campuses across the country continues to grow over the war in the Middle East. The moves at the two Ivy League schools came hours hours before the Jewish holiday of Passover was set to begin Monday evening.
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