Editor’s warning: Mentions of police and firearm violence.

Boeing union members striking and NYPD officials resigning. Editor’s warning: mentions of death and violence.

On Wednesday morning, New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference to address the protests at Columbia and CCNY. This comes about 12 hours after Columbia University authorized the use of NYPD officers to remove protesters from Hamilton Hall.

On Tuesday afternoon, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials discussed the ongoing protests at Columbia University, including the recent Hamilton Hall occupation.

On Friday evening, President Shafik and other senior administrators sent an email to the Columbia community addressing their hope for a resolution to the ongoing campus situation. In their email, leaders stated the NYPD would not be brought on campus and condemned antisemitism.

On Thursday evening, a protest titled “United for Israel” took place around the periphery of Columbia’s campus. Protestors lined Broadway and Amsterdam, chanting and marching in support of Israel. Content warning: Calls for violence.

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment enters its ninth day as the University inches closer to the end of the semester.

Protests, demonstrations, and responses from the community and officials continue as the eighth day of the Encampment begins. Most recently, Columbia and student organizers have been in negotiations.

With the seventh day of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment comes new developments at and around Columbia University, including protests, demonstrations, announcements and statements. Content warning: Calls for violence.

The NYPD held a briefing about their response to the ongoing Columbia University demonstrations on 116th and Broadway.

As the Gaza Solidarity Encampment enters day six, ongoing protests, demonstrations, and responses from officials and beyond continue taking place.

On Sunday, April 21, Bwog interviewed Columbia Professor Michael Thaddeus regarding his thoughts on the recent student protests and arrests.  

On Thursday, April 18, President Shafik authorized NYPD officers onto campus to arrest student demonstrators. Bwog interviewed students and NYPD officers on campus surrounding their experiences on campus.

After the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on East Butler Lawn survived Wednesday night, Minouche Shafik authorized the NYPD to arrest demonstrators Thursday afternoon. As a result, students have begun protesting, occupying West Butler Lawn. This is a developing story.

Is this really what’s important right now?