With the recent executive crackdown on universities for pro-Palestine activism, the incident with Phillips’ signage sparked dialogue among BU faculty and students over administrative responses to free speech on campus.
The Department of Justice’s newly-created Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced Feb. 28 it would visit Harvard University and nine other universities to investigate antisemitism incidents on campus.
Harvard’s settlement of an antisemitism lawsuit has sparked debate over campus free speech, prompting students to take action by launching Our CampUs United to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
The results of a campus-wide divestment referendum survey were nullified Monday due to “security and technological issues,” according to an announcement from Boston University Student Government.
The Boston University Student Government passed a referendum bill Monday allowing students to vote on three questions regarding University disclosure, divestment and reinvestment of funds to companies involved in Middle Eastern conflicts.
The number of civil complaints and lawsuits filed against college administrations in Boston have spiked this year, raising concerns surrounding the jeopardization of free speech on campuses.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday following a months-long controversy surrounding her comments towards antisemitism on campus and allegations of plagiarism in her academic work. With the resignation, however, some are questioning the motivations behind the push to oust the University’s top official.
By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief
• October 30, 2023
Biden's strong pro-Israel stance on the most recent conflict, which stands in stark contrast with most of the rest of the world including the U.S.'s biggest rivals Russia and China, is reminiscent of the Cold War era proxy-wars and could even threaten the beginning of World War III.
In taking a stand and protesting against hatred, revival houses are proving that they are capable of taking on a new role in society. Not only do they serve to show audiences the voices of the past, but now use those voices to try and influence the voices of the future.
Theater performances are meant to provide audiences with enjoyment and escape, while also bringing to light universal themes that connect us all — the general public shouldn't have to be concerned about antisemitic protests while attending Broadway shows.
