Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have intensified at Columbia and Barnard Colleges, resulting in multiple arrests and escalating tensions on campus. Following the arrest of nine students during a sit-in at Barnard, protests continued with callouts leading to additional demonstrations and another wave of arrests. Barnard College faced controversy after expelling three students for their roles in the protests, marking the first expulsions related to activism in over 50 years. The demonstrations have sparked heated debates over antisemitism, campus safety, and administrative responses, with some students expressing fear for their future on campus and a desire to transfer. The situation was further complicated by bomb threats that led to police interventions, clearing the library where protesters had gathered. University leadership faces scrutiny as they navigate the challenges of student activism and community relations.