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Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of any democratic society and is especially important at universities. When it comes to events related to Israel however, attempts are often made to halt this freedom. This has been pushed by those who hold opposing views, leading to those in positions of authority,...

Universities are meant to be spaces for open debate, where students engage with a diverse range of political and social issues. At the same time, student politics is expected to reflect the priorities of the whole student body. In practice, however, there is an observable gap at many universities between what students...

For as long as the Jewish Diaspora has existed, the image projected onto the Jew has adapted itself to whatever a society abhors most. In medieval Europe, Jews were accused of poisoning wells and spreading the Black Plague. Christian authorities branded them “Christ-killers.” In Nazi Germany, Jews were labeled as “race polluters,”...

It’s graduation season, and like many others, I attended the Rutgers University engineering graduation ceremony this past week to celebrate my sister’s achievements. However, the celebratory atmosphere was clouded by a bitter campus controversy. A month ago, Rutgers rescinded its commencement invitation to Rami Elghandour, a university alumnus and the Chairman...