The campus is abuzz with activism directed towards Joe Biden. Witnessing the pro-Palestine protests at Ivy League campuses reveals a colorful array of symbols and gestures – from keffiyehs to conga drums, folk songs to quirky signs like “Dykes 4 Divestment”. The Arabic pronunciations of “Gaza” echo the activism of the past, reminiscent of the fervor for “Nicaragua” in the 1980s.
Amidst these displays of political flair lies a deeper divide, one that pits Arab-American students and their allies against Jewish students. The anger felt by many protesters runs deep, causing rifts within universities. The complexities of speech codes and enforcement have left many uncertain about the rules, leading to conflicts about the nature of their conflicts.
At Columbia University, President Minouche Shafik’s decision to involve the New York City police in dispersing a previous encampment sparked a faculty uprising. The campus is a battleground of ideologies, where the fight for justice and recognition is fierce.
Source: www.economist.com
