Ye ho! 'Tis bein' a chance for Columbia's captain to show 'is mettle 'gainst them scurvy bigots! Arrr!
2024-04-17
Arrr mateys! The scurvy dogs at Columbia be spewin' antisemitic bilge again. The president be walkin' the plank in front of Congress, so she best be hoistin' the Jolly Roger against their bigotry. Yarrr!
In a rollicking tale of woe and confrontation, the president and board of chairs of Columbia University find themselves summoned to a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, long overdue. Minouche Shafik, Columbia’s president, had a fortuitous excuse last December, but now must face the music. Jewish students are in dire need of protection as antisemitic incidents escalate, earning the university a dismal grade in an Antisemitic Report Card.The recent attacks by Iran on Israel only add fuel to the fire, as tensions rise on campus. The uproar from December’s congressional testimony has not led to sustained action, as antisemitism continues to plague universities. Despite the resignation of Harvard’s president, antisemitism persists, with incidents on the rise and lawsuits following.President Shafik has a chance to make a stand at the upcoming hearing, condemning the spike in antisemitism and restoring civility at the esteemed university. The stakes are high, and the outcome of Wednesday’s hearings will have lasting repercussions for the safety and well-being of Jewish students on campus.
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