The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/israel/)
As a man profiting off of the scholasticide in Gaza — the destruction of every single university in the territory — he has no place in a leadership position at this University, no less one of the most powerful roles. In a just world, Cornell would shun alumni like Kayser, not give them the keys to the castle.
Rickford’s “processing of grief” rally was anti-Israel wrapped in the farce of pro-democracy. Cornell Democrats need to do better.
Last night, we witnessed an event straight out of the 1940s — an event that proved a culture of hatred for Jewish people is spreading across the world. For those of you fortunate enough to have never heard the word being used for this event, a “pogrom” is a Russian word meaning, “to wreak havoc.” It historically refers to violent attacks on Jewish populations in Russia and across Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th century. One of the largest pogroms in history was Kristallnacht, “the Night of the Broken Glass” which occurred in Germany on Nov 9th, 1938 — ironically, or perhaps intentionally, almost 86 years ago to the day.
The pogrom which occurred last night in Amsterdam was an organized and pre-orchestrated event against Israeli soccer fans after a game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. After the game, mobs crisscrossed the city searching for Jews; according to Dutch authorities, they were “riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people.” In footage taken by the attackers (an action frighteningly reminiscent of Oct. 7), fans were seen being beaten, chased with knives, and running from vehicles attempting to hit them.
Cornell declined to answer whether members of six extremist groups would be allowed to speak on campus if invited by a faculty member or student group.
What goes through their minds when they see the same violence I do? How can they justify it? And how can I separate the “them” and “us” when the parallels of our faith are right in front of me?
The emails I get in response to my columns tell me I’m courageous for speaking my mind, but I’m just saying what I think.
Tibon recalls his experience of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Nahal Oz, emphasizing a need to continue spreading stories from that day.
In ignoring antisemitic slurs hurled at Jews protesting on behalf of Palestinian lives, while issuing punishments that bar Jewish students from participating in their chosen Jewish prayer communities, Cornell is inappropriately weighing in on Jewish debates about Jewish values and practice.
Following a walkout organized by the student-led Coalition for Mutual Liberation, protesters disrupted the career fair through noise and chants, including “F*ck you, Boeing.” While I did not attend the protest, I co-sign their sentiment and support the student mandate to support a ceasefire in Gaza and divest from weapons manufacturers that support the ongoing war in Gaza. When it comes to Boeing, it’s personal.
Footage released on Saturday refutes claims from student activists that the Sept. 18 career fair protest was peaceful.