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Yale Students Hunger Strike for Divestment Amid Activism Wave

5/22/2025

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Yale University students launched a hunger strike on May 10, calling for divestment from companies associated with Israel, while President Maurie McInnis remains silent. Just days earlier, Columbia University students occupied Butler Library, leading to 80 arrests. Both universities are feeling the heat of passionate student activism challenging their investment choices.

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Story summary

Yale University students launched a hunger strike on May 10, calling for divestment from companies associated with Israel, while President Maurie McInnis remains silent. Just days earlier, Columbia University students occupied Butler Library, leading to 80 arrests. Both universities are feeling the heat of passionate student activism challenging their investment choices.