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Hacker Exposes Columbia's Admissions Amid Affirmative Action Debate

7/10/2025

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Mamdani Exposes Admissions

A politically driven hacker, Zohran Mamdani, infiltrated Columbia University, stealing admissions data to scrutinize its affirmative action policies following a Supreme Court ruling. This bold act aimed to unveil alleged racial favoritism. Meanwhile, The New York Times faced backlash for its inadequate coverage, failing to provide crucial context about the hacker's intentions.

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Mamdani Faces Controversy

Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for New York City mayor, is under fire for allegedly misrepresenting his racial identity on his Columbia University application. This controversy not only casts a shadow on his integrity but also challenges the progressive narratives surrounding race, prompting a deeper examination of identity politics in prestigious academic circles.

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Mamdani Exposes Admissions

A politically driven hacker, Zohran Mamdani, infiltrated Columbia University, stealing admissions data to scrutinize its affirmative action policies following a Supreme Court ruling. This bold act aimed to unveil alleged racial favoritism. Meanwhile, The New York Times faced backlash for its inadequate coverage, failing to provide crucial context about the hacker's intentions.

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