Tag: palestine
Apr. 25, 2024
Students begin encampment on Penn’s campus in support of Palestinian people
More than 300 student protestors from universities around the city of Philadelphia assembled today to call for their schools to “disclose, divest, and defend the…
Mar. 1, 2024
Uncovered narratives of the war in Palestine
On Sunday, Feb. 11, I saw a person hanging from a metal rod by her shirt. The shirt, caught on the rod, covered her face…
Feb. 2, 2024
DMSA amplifies Muslim and Palestinian student voices
Drexel Muslim Students Association held a closed door town hall with senior university leadership on Jan. 25 to share the experiences of Palestinian and Muslim…
Feb. 2, 2024
Drexel under investigation for discrimination
On Dec. 20, 2023, Drexel University President John Fry notified staff and students of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of…
Jan. 19, 2024
Ongoing investigation of antisemitic message left on classroom whiteboard
In a classroom within Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics at 3675 Market Street, a message “glorifying Adolf Hitler” was written on a whiteboard…
Dec. 8, 2023
Intimidation and doxxing of pro-Palestinian supporters on college campuses
“From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.” This chant was echoed in front of the Dragon statue at Drexel University on Nov.…
Dec. 8, 2023
Fighting hate, embracing unity
Thanksgiving break is typically a time for togetherness and gratitude, a social gathering that college students all around the country look forward to, yearning to…
Nov. 17, 2023
Drexel community comes together in vigil for Palestine
A diverse group of Drexel University students and community members gathered at a candlelight vigil from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at…
Nov. 3, 2023
University City students walk out in solidarity with Palestine
Students from Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania walked out of class at noon on Oct. 25 to gather at the Dragon Statue in…
Oct. 20, 2023
Arson and antisemitic graffiti heighten fears of hate crime on Drexel campus
An act of arson prompted the emergency evacuation of hundreds of students living in Race Hall, one of Drexel University’s predominantly freshman residence halls on…