Columbia braces for renewed pro-Palestinian protests as classes start

As Columbia University resumes classes on September 3, 2024, tensions are high amid anticipated pro-Palestinian protests. Following a tumultuous spring, new leadership has implemented guidelines to manage demonstrations and address campus antisemitism. However, student organizers vow to escalate actions until the university severs ties with companies linked to Israel. Security measures have increased, with guarded entrances and restrictions on camping, reflecting ongoing unrest.