On a recent Saturday, the Yale University campus buzzed with excitement. The 141st football showdown between Harvard and Yale was about to kick off. Fans, both young and old, gathered for a lively tailgate party. The air was filled with laughter, music, and the smell of grilled food. People wore team colors, played games, and enjoyed drinks. Amidst the fun, two alum...
In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallies across the country. The marchers, led by drummers and blowing whis...
Cristina Rojas, a new U. S. citizen, has hit pause on her bakery in Charlotte. The Batchmaker is temporarily closed, not because of a lack of customers, but because of fear. Rojas became a citizen just this year, but that hasn't stopped her from feeling the chill of the current immigration climate. Rojas isn't just worried about her business. She's worried about her...
Bangladesh's former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been handed a death sentence. This comes after a trial where she was accused of serious crimes during student protests. The protests started over job quotas but grew into a bigger movement against her government. Over 1, 400 people died during these protests. Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since she was ...
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is finally free from ICE detention. This is a significant moment for him and his loved ones. The judge's decision to release him on bail comes after months of being held in a detention center in Louisiana. Khalil's journey has been long and challenging. He was arrested outside his apartment on Columbia University’s campus....
The 2024 protests in Bangladesh started as peaceful calls for job quota reform. Led by students, these protests quickly turned into a full-blown uprising. The government's harsh response led to widespread violence. Hundreds of protesters suffered severe eye injuries. These injuries were not just physical but also had lasting effects on the victims' lives. The use of...
Students across the United States breathed a sigh of relief as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decided to restore the status of some international students. This decision came after a wave of abrupt terminations that left many students in a state of uncertainty. The terminations were made in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a dat...
Columbia University, once a hotbed of student activism, is experiencing a significant shift. The vibrant protests that once filled the campus have quieted down. Why the change? The Trump administration's crackdown on international student protesters has created a climate of fear. Students are now hesitant to speak out, fearing severe consequences. The university has...
Activism can be a dangerous game, especially when it involves politics and powerful nations. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate from Columbia University, found this out the hard way. He's a pro-Palestinian activist who has been accused of hiding information on his green card application. The Trump administration claims this makes him a threat to national security. The admini...
Columbia University has made significant changes to its policies in response to demands from the Trump administration. The goal is to restart talks about restoring $400 million in federal funding that was taken away earlier this month. This move by Columbia, one of the oldest and most respected universities in the U. S. , shows how much power the federal government c...