The sudden end to the standoff produced cheers from the protesters, and confusion for those who had been bracing for chaos.
At Emory University in Atlanta, officers used pepper balls and wrestled protesters to the ground, ultimately arresting 28 people.
On quads and lawns from coast to coast, colleges are grappling with a groundswell of student activism over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
Administrators are having to make controversial decisions over whether to call in the police, and are often criticized regardless of the route they take.
“They don’t seem to have a clear strategy,” said Jennie Stephens, a professor at Northeastern who attended the protest there to support the students.
Persons:
”, Jennie Stephens, “
Organizations:
Boston, University of Southern, Emerson College, Ohio State University, At Emory University, Northeastern
Locations:
Northeastern University’s, University of Southern California, Boston, Atlanta, Gaza