A series of intense protests have unfolded at Barnard College in New York City, primarily driven by pro-Palestinian demonstrators responding to the expulsion of two students. Demonstrators engaged in a sit-in at a college building, during which they clashed with staff and forced their way into the facility, resulting in injuries to an employee. The unrest prompted the college to restrict campus access only to ID holders and escalated tensions in the academic environment. The protesters, some allegedly affiliated with anti-Israel sentiments, demanded the reinstatement of the expelled students, asserting their right to advocate for Palestine. The situation has led to college officials implementing measures to address the escalating crisis, including a deadline for resolving the protests.