Recent events at Barnard College escalated dramatically as pro-Palestinian activists staged multiple protests, including an occupation of the library, prompting a response from the NYPD. Officers cleared a bomb threat at the campus, which was linked to the protests, during which several demonstrators were arrested. The protests, criticized for being anti-Israel, included distribution of controversial pamphlets and confrontations with college staff. In a climate of tension, Barnard College faced backlash following the expulsion of students involved in pro-Palestinian activism, further intensifying the situation on campus. Key incidents involved a violent takeover of a college building and subsequent injuries to staff, highlighting the ongoing struggle between activism and institutional responses within the educational environment.