Columbia University, after weeks of unrest on campus during the pro-Palestine protests, announced Monday it was cancelling its school-wide commencement ceremony.This comes amidst severe student unrest as protests over Palestine made national headlines at Columbia University after administrators asked the NYPD to enter their campus on two separate occasions to arrest and remove those who had occupied the grounds and Hamilton Hall. Scores of students were arrested in both NYPD busts.
The protests at Columbia University served as the powder keg which exploded and sparked nationwide protests across the country. It is with this in mind police have confirmed that officers will remain on the campus until after graduation.
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