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Columbia Students Face Expulsion Amid Gaza Solidarity Protests

University Begins Suspension of Encampment Residents

The Columbia University Office of Public Affairs has announced that the university has begun suspending students remaining in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Monday. Vice President of Communications Ben Chang stated, "A fraught round of protests has rocked the university for nearly two weeks with demonstrators building and rebuilding an encampment."

Protesters Occupying Hamilton Hall Face Expulsion

University spokesperson Sarah Huddleston warned that protesters occupying Hamilton Hall will face expulsion. She said, "Protesters have been given ample time to disperse peacefully, but they have chosen not to do so."

Barnard Faculty Pass Vote of No Confidence

In a related development, the Barnard College faculty has passed a vote of no confidence in the university administration's handling of the protests. The faculty expressed concerns about the university's response to the encampments and the treatment of students by security forces.

Students Experience Mixed Emotions as End of Academic Year Approaches

As the academic year comes to its bittersweet end, Columbia students are experiencing a range of emotions. With the protests and the uncertainty surrounding their futures, many students are feeling stressed and anxious. However, others are expressing solidarity with the protesters and are calling on the university to address their concerns.

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment was established in protest of the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The encampment has been the site of several confrontations between protesters and security forces.

The university's decision to suspend students in the encampment has been met with mixed reactions. Some students support the university's actions, while others believe that the suspensions are excessive.

The protests and the university's response to them have highlighted the ongoing debate about free speech and protest on college campuses. The case at Columbia is likely to be closely watched by other universities facing similar challenges.