People woke up and chose violence.

Happening in the World: Doctors have found evidence to disproved claims by the Russian government regarding the bombing of a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine. Crater evidence from the scene confirms the destruction was due to an airstrike, even though the Russian government has been spreading misinformation claiming it to be the result of Ukrainian shelling. (AP)

Happening in the US: In a statement, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared that they were banning Will Smith from the Oscars for 10 years, citing his behavior at the 94th Oscars. According to the Academy, the ceremony has been “overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr Smith exhibit on stage.” (BBC)

Happening in NYC: Mayor Eric Adams has defended his policy to clear hundreds of homeless encampments in NYC saying he is “working to preserve the dignity of homeless New Yorkers.” Adams comments come after a standoff occurred between four homeless people and various activists and the police, regarding a cluster of tents. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Barnard has reinstated the mask mandate in all classrooms, dining halls, libraries, and any college-sponsored events or study spaces. This comes as the latest update of Barnard’s data-informed approach to COVID-19 restrictions, as well as a response to the spike in infections observed since the beginning of the month.

!!! Song On Repeat: Dedicate, Lil Wayne

Russian Tanks via Wikimedia Commons