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Over half arrested in UT pro-Palestinian protests had no campus ties, school officials say

O ver half of the people arrested Monday at a University of Texas at Austin pro-Palestinian demonstration had no campus ties, according to UT and campus officials.

A university statement Tuesday stated 79 people were arrested, and 45 of them had “no affiliation with UT Austin.” It’s not clear what charges they’re facing.

“These numbers validate our concern that much of the disruption on campus over the past week has been orchestrated by people from outside the University, including groups with ties to escalating protests at other universities around the country,” a statement noted.

Following a nationwide trend of protests on college campuses, two large demonstrations have taken place on UT Austin’s campus in the last week, one Monday and another April 24, as people have rallied to protest the war in Gaza and demand the university system divest from weapon manufacturers. Concerns have been raised among free-speech advocates as dozens of state troopers have made arrests on campus.

On Monday, demonstrators began setting up an encampment on the South Lawn before campus police issued an order to disperse.

Officials say weapons, including guns, buckets of large rocks, bricks, steel-enforced wood planks, mallets and chains, have been confiscated from protesters. Officials allege that staff have been physically assaulted and threatened, and “police have been headbutted and hit with horse excrement, while their police cars have had tires slashed with knives.”

Officials believe these actions are orchestrated and led by people outside the university. They noted in the statement they will continue “to safeguard the free speech and assembly rights of everyone on our campus, while we protect our university and students who are preparing for their final exams.”

Kevin Eltife, chairman of the UT System’s Board of Regents, said in his own statement Wednesday that “any attempt to shut down or disrupt UT operations will not be tolerated.” He said free speech is violated when it includes threats to campus safety and security “or refusal to comply with institutional policies and laws.”

Eltife said he has been working with UT Austin President Jay Hartzell and that officials will not “acquiesce” on decisions to protect the campus community. The chairman added that officials will continue to call upon the state’s Department of Public Safety when needed.

Gov. Greg Abbott posted on social media last week that “students joining in hate-filled, antisemitic protests at any public college or university in Texas should be expelled.” The governor issued an executive order in March aimed at fighting what his office called an increase in antisemitism at Texas’ colleges and universities.

A post from DPS last week noted state troopers responded to the campus April 24 at the request of Abbott. Those arrested last week faced charges of criminal trespassing , but Travis County prosecutors declined the charges. The Palestine Solidarity Committee was suspended for allegedly violating university rules, according to a UT spokesperson.

Nationwide demonstrations have taken place since Oct. 7, when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing an estimated 1,200 people and taking over 200 hostage. In the months that have followed, Israel has bombed the Gaza Strip in retaliation, killing over 34,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in West Bank. The Dallas Morning News cannot independently verify these numbers.

Last week, about 100 students at UT Dallas occupied the administration building for several hours also calling for officials to pull university investments from companies supplying weapons to the conflict in Gaza.

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House passes bill to expand definition of antisemitism amid growing campus protests over Gaza war

It all comes at a time when college campuses and the federal government are struggling to define exactly where political speech crosses into antisemitism, by farnoush amiri | associated press • published may 1, 2024 • updated 3 hours ago.

The House passed legislation Wednesday that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to enforce anti-discrimination laws, the latest response from lawmakers to a nationwide student protest movement over the Israel-Hamas war.

The proposal, which passed 320-91 with some bipartisan support, would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal anti-discrimination law that bars discrimination based on shared ancestry, ethnic characteristics or national origin. It now goes to the Senate for a vote.

Action on the bill was just the latest reverberation in Congress from the protest movement that has swept university campuses. Republicans in Congress have denounced the protests and demanded action to stop them, thrusting university officials into the center of the charged political debate over Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. More than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war was launched in October, after Hamas staged a deadly terrorist attack against Israeli civilians.

If passed by the Senate and signed into law, the bill would broaden the legal definition of antisemitism to include the “targeting of the state of Israel, conceived as a Jewish collectivity." Critics say the move would have a chilling effect on free speech throughout college campuses.

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“Speech that is critical of Israel alone does not constitute unlawful discrimination,” Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said during a hearing Tuesday. "By encompassing purely political speech about Israel into Title VI’s ambit, the bill sweeps too broadly.”

Advocates of the proposal say it would provide a much-needed, consistent framework for the Department of Education to police and investigate the rising cases of discrimination and harassment targeted toward Jewish students.

“It is long past time that Congress act to protect Jewish Americans from the scourge of antisemitism on campuses around the country,” Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., said Tuesday.

The expanded definition of antisemitism was first adopted in 2016 by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, an intergovernmental group that includes the United States and European Union states, and has been embraced by the State Department under the past three presidential administrations, including Joe Biden's.

Previous bipartisan efforts to codify it into law have failed. But the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas militants in Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza have reignited efforts to target incidents of antisemitism on college campuses.

Separately, Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday that several House committees will be tasked with a wide probe that ultimately threatens to withhold federal research grants and other government support for universities, placing another pressure point on campus administrators who are struggling to manage pro-Palestinian encampments, allegations of discrimination against Jewish students and questions of how they are integrating free speech and campus safety.

The House investigation follows several high-profile hearings that helped precipitate the resignations of presidents at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. And House Republicans promised more scrutiny, saying they were calling on the administrators of Yale, UCLA and the University of Michigan to testify next month.

The House Oversight Committee took it one step further Wednesday, sending a small delegation of Republican members to an encampment at nearby George Washington University in the District of Columbia. GOP lawmakers spent the short visit criticizing the protests and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s refusal to send in the Metropolitan Police Department to disperse the demonstrators.

Photos: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US college campuses

Bowser on Monday confirmed that the city and the district’s police department had declined the university’s request to intervene. “We did not have any violence to interrupt on the GW campus,” Bowser said, adding that police chief Pamela Smith made the ultimate decision. “This is Washington, D.C., and we are, by design, a place where people come to address the government and their grievances with the government.”

It all comes at a time when college campuses and the federal government are struggling to define exactly where political speech crosses into antisemitism. Dozens of U.S. universities and schools face civil rights investigations by the Education Department over allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Among the questions campus leaders have struggled to answer is whether phrases like “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” should be considered under the definition of antisemitism.

The proposed definition faced strong opposition from several Democratic lawmakers, Jewish organizations as well as free speech advocates.

A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges

Violence, chaos erupts on campuses as protesters and counter-protesters clash over the war in Gaza

In a letter sent to lawmakers Friday, the American Civil Liberties Union urged members to vote against the legislation, saying federal law already prohibits antisemitic discrimination and harassment.

“H.R. 6090 is therefore not needed to protect against antisemitic discrimination; instead, it would likely chill free speech of students on college campuses by incorrectly equating criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism,” the letter stated.

Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of the centrist pro-Israel group J Street, said his organization opposes the bipartisan proposal because he sees it as an “unserious” effort led by Republicans “to continually force votes that divide the Democratic caucus on an issue that shouldn’t be turned into a political football.”

Associated Press writers Ashraf Khalil, Collin Binkley and Stephen Groves contributed to this report.

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Moscow, Idaho: A Hip College Town Worth a Visit

Moscow, idaho, a liberal hole in the donut.

By Lindsay Redifer

Where? Located about an hour away from Spokane , Washington in the heart of Idaho’s mountains.

WHY GO Moscow is nestled in the heart of some of Idaho’s most scenic mountains. It overlooks rolling hills and enjoys some of the most beautiful sunsets in the northwest. Moscow is a very liberal community, often honored by visiting authors, festivals, and plenty of local talent.

Every year new musical groups form and more local writers are published. Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, the host of the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival . Lionel Hampton himself used to come before he passed away in 2002. Enjoy hundreds of jazz musicians young and old who perform for the students of the UI and their guests. There are also workshops, jam sessions, and opportunities to meet all of the musicians while they’re off the stage.

Perhaps the best reason to visit Moscow, ID is the people. Moscow’s main focus is the community, making the locals some of the friendliest people in the West.

Moscow is in bloom in the spring. This is a great time of year to visit the campus, see student artwork, and traverse the streets of downtown. February is our annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Moscow community. Our summers are balmy and breezy. Stay a weekend or a month, either way, you’ll hate to leave.

GETTING THERE AND AROUND

By Plane Planes fly into both Lewiston, Idaho, (fifteen minutes away), and Spokane, Washington, (one hour away). From there you can rent a car or take a bus!

By Car You can drive to Moscow, Idaho if you live in one of the neighboring states.

Getting Around

Moscow is a great town to walk or ride your bike in. Feel free to drive, but keep in mind that everything is close together so hardly any time is lost during a leisurely walk. If you want to go beyond Moscow you can ride the commuter bus to Pullman, (an eight-mile drive), and back again. If you have a student with you, you ride for free.

BEST ATTRACTIONS

Downtown Moscow is filled with great food and lots of curio shops. Also, every Saturday morning in downtown’s Friendship Square is an authentic Farmer’s Market . There one can find fresh vegetables, ethnic jewelry, fresh bread, and live entertainment. A visit to the Jazz Festival ensures hundreds of attractions every day. Just pick up a program and choose from concerts, speeches, intimate performances, and workshops.

BEST UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS

All of Moscow is a little off-beat, but there are still extremes worth trying out. There are also centers of worship for Buddhists, Baha’i, Mormons, Christian Scientists, and Hindus. Just outside of Moscow in a town called Genesee is a Tao hermitage that is open during the Spring and Summer (call ahead).

BEST ACTIVITIES

Stop by the Moscow Information Center on Main Street for any information about the town. Also, don’t hesitate to ask one of the natives for any advice or directions.

BEST ALTERNATIVES

The Moscow Yoga Center holds lessons for dance, yoga, NIA, and Ecstatic Dance. Meditation is also taught and the local practitioners of the Sufi faith hold their Dances of Universal Peace there. The more adventurous travelers might want to try camping on Moscow Mountain. There are many great sites and it’s a short drive from town.

BEST LODGINGS

There are lodgings at the University Inn and several other small hotels. Trailers and motorhomes are welcome as well.

There’s plenty to choose from as far as food in Moscow. Basilio’s offers traditional Italian, seafood, and steak at reasonable prices. The Pita Pit is a favorite among students for fast, healthy food and late hours. Here are reviews of the restaurants in Moscow from TripAdvisor.

Mikey’s Gyros offers exceptional Greek food and live performances are guaranteed on Thursday or Friday nights. The Moscow Food Co-Op recently opened a small cafe for those wanting natural, vegetarian food.

BEST ENTERTAINMENT

The entertainment in Moscow is often given by visiting artists. However, there is almost always a visiting artist in town. Operas, African dance troops, international symphonies, and Broadway acting troops are never far away.

Also, don’t miss some of the local actors. The UI campus has several theaters and lots of performances year-round of locally written and Broadway plays. Check out the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in February! [email protected]

BEST LOCAL HAUNT

One of the most popular places in town is the small bookstore named Book People. Here one can relax with a magazine and a cup of coffee, search for rare books or enjoy a poetry reading.

BEST SHOPPING Downtown offers some of the most diverse shopping. With the Farmer’s Market, antique shops, bookstores, coffee shops, and music stores, it has plenty to offer any visitor.

Moscow also has the Palouse Mall , which is connected to a Michael’s, Jo-Ann’s Fabric, a Rite-Aid, and a Hastings.

MONEY AND COMMUNICATIONS Money is not anything worth stressing over in Moscow. The most expensive meal in town is about $20.00 and the cheapest is around $4.00. Remember that Moscow is a college town so prices tend to be more than reasonable.

BEST RESOURCES Moscow’s gems often seem hidden, but don’t be afraid to go digging for them. Keep your eyes open for flyers announcing events, ads in the paper, and posters all around town. City of Moscow www.moscow.id.us www.moscow.com Moscow Chamber of Commerce www.moscowchamber.com

University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu

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3 thoughts on “ Moscow, Idaho: A Hip College Town Worth a Visit ”

who writes these articles 🤣🤣 this guy has never been here and don’t bother coming, we don’t want you here anyways 🤣

What the hell, it seems like you haven’t been to Moscow before. We don’t have any of those restaurants and Mingles is not a recommendation for food. It’s a wonderful town but this looks to be written by someone who has no idea about this place.

This was written a very long time ago when this information would have been accurate.

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Class senior creates her future in climate advocacy.

Article by David Jackson , University Communications and Marketing Courtesy photos from Heather Chen and Ella Weber

At a relatively young age, Ella Weber realized she could convince her parents to let her skip school for only two reasons: downhill skiing after waking up to fresh powder or joining a protest march. She missed quite a few days over the years – even during mild winters.

Weber brought two of her biggest passions, environmental activism and a desire to find more effective ways to accomplish her goals, to University of Idaho in 2021. While maintaining her unapologetic ferocity for causes she believes in, she also learned that working within the system to make changes is an effective counterbalance to marching.

“I’ve always been passionate about issues I care about and have been on the front line for things that are important to me,” said the senior from Boise. “But I’ve also learned there is great power in building a network of people around you to help solve big problems.”

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Dedicated to fighting climate change, and thus helping restore the clean air and snow-covered hills she grew up with, Weber joined the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences  as a political science  major. She eventually became interested in taking philosophy  classes as well, understanding that learning more about human nature could help her fight more effectively for her beliefs.

“Ella is adept at seeing the connections between broad, general theories in political philosophy and concrete issues in politics,” said Graham Hubbs , professor of philosophy and the faculty member Weber identified as her outstanding mentor when she received an Office of Alumni Relations Award for Excellence  last year. “I think this allows her to approach her challenges from more thoughtful and creative angles.”

It was also with much thought that Weber approached her professors last September after deciding to reengage her activism by joining a protest at the Federal Reserve in New York during Climate Week NYC , a week-long climate change event. She told them she planned on actively protesting and wanted to make sure her participation wouldn’t affect her status in school.

I’ve always been passionate about issues I care about and have been on the front line for things that are important to me. But I’ve also learned there is great power in building a network of people around you to help solve big problems. Ella Weber, senior

“I think for the most part we were just really proud of her,” said Bryce Blankenship , senior instructor of philosophy. “She wasn’t going there to cause any damage or harm anyone – she was bringing attention to something she really believes in.”

Weber was arrested, charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of traffic, held for several hours, then released.

When she returned to Moscow, many of her instructors and classmates had copies of the Moscow-Pullman Daily News ready for her to see – complete with a photo of her in handcuffs.

Weber had prepared most of the people she spoke with about the likelihood of being arrested, even if one person didn’t really internalize what she said.

“I warned my mom about it too, but I don’t think she believed I would actually go,” she said. "She eventually came around and now a framed photo of me in handcuffs hangs in my bedroom at home."

Graham Hubbs

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Not wanting to wait any longer to start fighting for the environment from within the system, Weber decided to move to Washington, D.C. after the 2023 Fall semester. She is taking a full class load this spring and will graduate in May with B.A.s in political science and philosophy, all while working 32 hours a week interning on Capitol Hill.

Weber gained valuable political experience during her time at U of I. She worked on several local and regional campaigns, including Blankenship’s run for Moscow City Council in 2023. She was also involved in ASUI student government , serving as the Director of Community and Civic Involvement and Director of Internal Services.

“She was a tireless worker,” Blankenship said. “She had incredible foresight on organization and communication strategies. I don’t think I would have been successful without her help.”

Bryce Blankenship

Senior instructor of philosophy.

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Weber’s future in climate advocacy may lie in politics or in the private sector. Among the topics she’s interested in are climate workforce ideas, how companies think about how they operate through a climate lens, as well as other climate-driven solutions to niche problems.

“Every single college graduate will face a changing workforce as more businesses, organizations, and companies face the climate crisis and try to figure out how to navigate it," she said.

However she ends up fighting for climate issues, she leaves U of I with the knowledge that activism and politics can work together, and there are always allies who can help you along the way.

“I think one of my biggest takeaways from college is the idea of community building,” she said. “Going to protests may not be for everyone, but there are people willing to listen and who want to help you if you share the same beliefs. Sometimes all you have to do is ask.”

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Dateline rice for april 30, 2024.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

'What is a fact?' A humanities class prepares STEM students to be better scientists Timothy Morton, the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English, authored an article. The Conversation (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-morton Study reveals voter moral justifications for politicians' misstatements An article features research co-authored by Minjae Kim, assistant professor of management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-kim 'Leading Research Universities Report,' April 29, 2024 A roundup features the news that OpenStax at Rice has been awarded $90 million — the largest federal research grant in the university's history — from the National Science Foundation to build the country's largest education research hub that aims to advance teachers' knowledge of student learning strategies and boost outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Association of American Universities http://dateline.rice/april-30-aau 'Selective forgetting' | Rice A roundup features Rice research into memory. "Futurity Today" newsletter for April 30, 2024 http://dateline.rice/april-30-ft Does gender-segregated schooling make a difference? Alumna Tanya Evans authored an op-ed.  MSN (New Zealand; this article originally appeared in Newsroom.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-evans

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice students launch free menstrual product initiative to combat period poverty on campus Hanszen senior Ammar Siddiqi, director of Rice's Student Association Student Health Services Commission, McMurtry junior Xiaoyu Geng and Will Rice senior Kai-Yuan Tsung are quoted. Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the April 30 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-siddiqi-geng-tsung Spring 2024 Rice consulting projects wrap up An article mentions that Rice students Maya Gerke, Stuti Jain, Maciej Koszut, and Duc Anh Nguyen participated in the West Houston Association's Social Science Consulting Practicum. WestHouston.org http://dateline.rice/april-30-wh Three Texas colleges named among 'prettiest' college campuses in US Rice is featured. Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN and 10 other media outlets.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-hc 'CBS News Texas' KTVT-TV (Dallas) http://dateline.rice/april-30-ktvt WBAP-AM (Dallas) http://dateline.rice/april-30-wbap

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on Idaho abortion law and emergency care Joseph Cozza, visiting assistant professor and associate director of Rice's Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought, is interviewed. CBC News on YouTube (This segment also aired on the CBC.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-cozza KOH-AM (Reno, Nevada) Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Texas' protest laws. http://dateline.rice/april-30-jones KLBJ-AM (Austin) Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Elon Musk's former plans to open a plant in Mexico, and he is quoted in El Economista. http://dateline.rice/april-30-payan   (This segment aired three times.) Visa TN: Puente laboral con Estados Unidos poco conocido y pendiente de actualizarse El Economista http://dateline.rice/april-30-payan 'Good Day Austin' An article features Brown College senior Kayla Grimes, who developed The Healthcare Navigator app with fellow students aimed at helping patients navigate health costs and care. The article also mentions that Jaeyeon Chung, assistant professor of marketing at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, was a mentor on the project. KTBC-TV (Austin) http://dateline.rice/april-30-grimes-chung WLS-AM (Chicago) Rice is mentioned. http://dateline.rice/april-30-wls

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice students develop low-cost cold spray metal additive manufacturing machine prototype An article mentions that a team of Rice students has developed a cold spray metal 3D printing device that relies on pressure and velocity rather than temperature to create a metal part, a process that could help expand the repertoire of metal additive manufacturing techniques, bringing down cost and enhancing the quality of making or repairing one-off complex metal parts. Community members quoted or mentioned include students Eli Case, Julianna Dickman, Garrett French, Galio Guo, Douglas Hebda, Grant Samara, Davis Thames and Aasha Zinke. Metal-AM.com http://dateline.rice/april-30-metal Groundbreaking cancer therapy destroys 99% of cancer cells, study shows An article features Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus and research scientist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco are quoted. Brighter Side of News http://dateline.rice/april-30-tour-orozco

Charlotte, Memphis, Rice, SMU selected for NCAA Men's Tennis Championship An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis secured an at-large bid in the NCAA Men's Tennis   Championship and will face Texas A&M University in College Station May 3. TheAmerican.org http://dateline.rice/april-30-the.american Men's tennis selected to host NCAA first and second rounds, earns 30th consecutive NCAA bid 12thMan.com http://dateline.rice/april-30-12thman East Carolina's Cunningham, Yesavage earn weekly honors An article featuring Rice baseball player Ben Dukes   mentions that he has been named to   the American Athletic Conference's weekly honor roll. TheAmerican.org http://dateline.rice/april-30-dukes ISU men's basketball roster rebuild has begun with Wagner addition An article features former Rice basketball player Camp Wagner. Tribune-Star http://dateline.rice/april-30-ts   What type of wide receiver will the Commanders get with Luke McCaffrey? An article features former Rice football player Luke McCaffrey. Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Commanders Wire.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-mccaffrey 'DC News Now' WDCW-TV (Washington, D.C.) http://dateline.rice/april-30-mccaffrey   (This segment aired twice.) '12 News' An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Lamar University May 1. KBMT-TV (Beaumont, Texas) http://dateline.rice/april-30-kbmt   (This segment aired five times.)

NEWS RELEASE

Rice, Baylor College of Medicine centers jointly award seed grants Rice's Synthesis X Center (SynthX) and Baylor College of Medicine's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center have jointly awarded their first innovation seed grants to three teams of research collaborators from Rice and Baylor. Launched this spring, SynthX fosters the development of groundbreaking cancer drugs and technologies by encouraging primary researchers and clinicians to collaborate on research that integrates advances in organic chemistry, chemical biology and material chemistry into clinical practice. http://dateline.rice/april-30-news-release-synthx