Two Cornell University students with valid hunting licenses brought a lawfully killed black bear into a campus residence hall for processing over the weekend, sparking complaints from other residents. Photos circulated on social media depicted the partially skinned carcass and packaged meat. Cornell officials confirmed the incident, while the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation investigated and found no violations of environmental conservation law. The incident, which occurred before the general bear hunting season in the area, has generated significant discussion on campus.
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Swarthmore College police, acting on the college president’s orders, disbanded a four-day pro-Palestinian encampment, resulting in nine arrests. The demonstration, protesting the college’s investment in Cisco due to its ties to the Israeli government, led to interim suspensions for eight current and one former student. College officials cited safety concerns, violations of college policy, and a lack of willingness from protestors to negotiate as reasons for the forceful removal. The arrests and suspensions have sparked controversy, with students facing potential long-term consequences. This incident follows a pattern of crackdowns on pro-Palestinian activism at various universities.
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The University of Michigan suspended Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE), a pro-Palestinian student group, for two years, revoking its funding and event-space access due to violations of university conduct standards. These violations stemmed from protests, including a demonstration at a regent’s home and an unauthorized campus encampment, related to demands for divestment from companies with ties to Israel. The suspension, announced two weeks before President Trump’s executive order addressing antisemitism on campuses, can be lifted early if SAFE fulfills the sanctions and attends policy meetings with university officials. The university maintains its commitment to free speech while enforcing policies ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
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John Q. Hosedrinker