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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow University Palestine protestors must be dealt with
As someone who has spent the past three years studying History at the University of Glasgow, I believe that in almost every instance, it has been peaceful campaigning that has fostered real societal change, rather than any violent counterpart. In recent months, Glasgow University Justice for Palestine Society (GUJPS) have increased the volume and severity of their direct action campaign against the university over continued investment in arms companies. Multiple buildings have been occupied and vandalised, University Avenue has been blocked to vehicles, and students and staff have been intimidated by masked youths over dissenting opinions. GUJPS were predictably unhappy about Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's proposed proscription of Palestine Action. A Glasgow student was briefly banned from campus after spraypainting a building. (Image: Youth Demand) They took to Instagram to write: 'The student movement and Palestine Action are two fronts of one struggle for liberation. As the student movement for Palestine, we will continue to organise to make it untenable for our universities to maintain their ties with zionism.' Perhaps it comes from a cynical place, but the proscription of Palestine Action can only be a good thing, not only for nationwide security, but for the safety of university students. I have been involved in student journalism for the past two years. Much of this time has been spent reporting on protests against the University's ongoing investment in the arms trade. Earlier groups of protestors, whilst clearly angry, would use banners and leaflets and organise marches in order to gain the University's attention. Their faces remained visible and they would happily communicate with student media, and perhaps slightly less happily, with University Management. As far as I'm aware, they remained within the law and the Code of Student Conduct. It is no mystery why the scale and severity of these protests has increased. It is understandable that these campaigners, and their successors, are frustrated that the University has maintained their ties to the arms trade, in clear opposition to the wishes of the vast majority of the student body. However, it is frankly unforgivable these protests have been met with undeniable apathy from both the University and Police Scotland. Despite the major increase in the severity of protests, which are often blatantly illegal and put students and members of the public in harm's way, the University and police have taken little to no action. In the previous academic year, two students were banned from campus, one being allowed to return following a small fine. The University took no further action against scores of students violating their campus. Furthermore, Police Scotland only reprimanded one student, despite the barrage of illegal activity. Ex-MP Michael Gove was heckled at an event last year. (Image: PA) It is miraculous that no one has been seriously injured during the escalation of recent months. One protest which, to me, demonstrates the danger of indifference from authorities, was outside an event where Michael Gove and Humza Yousaf were discussing life after politics. Protestors booed at anyone entering the building, shouting they 'had blood on their hands.' Of course they were well within their rights to protest Michael Gove's presence on campus. However, police and University security made no effort to ensure that those who wished to attend the event safely could also access their right to do so. Gove himself was escorted out of a back door by police and security, for his own safety. At the time, I was flabbergasted that no one was pushed or otherwise injured. Although I am in no way comparing the actions, both legal and illegal, of GUJPS to acts of terrorism, it is important to note that the more these activists are allowed to get away with, the scope for destruction increases. Read more: Palestine Action group backed by Glasgow University student protestors Palestine activists target Glasgow University in spraypaint protest Palestine activists target Glasgow factory over products used by Israeli army It is with the same logic that I hope the proposed proscription of Palestine Action will encourage the University of Glasgow and Police Scotland to take the escalation of illegal protests seriously. The University should reprimand students breaking the Code of Conduct and the law, in order to maintain safety and freedom of speech rights for all on campus. The police must discipline those who continuously break the law, as the voting aged adults they are, rather than screeching children. Student protesting must change, to create change, whilst maintaining public safety. Katherine McKay is Editor-in-Chief of the Hillhead Review, The Herald's Student Newsbrand of the Year.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Elementary student found with knife during school dismissal in Charles County, deputies say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. () — An elementary student is facing disciplinary actions after they were caught with a knife Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office. The Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said that on April 29, school staff at T.C. Martin Elementary School were notified during dismissal that an 11-year-old student had a knife. School administration then found the knife in the student's pocket. Chesapeake police seek help in locating missing family of five last seen in Laurel The student was given consequences from the Charles County Public Schools for violating the Code of Student Conduct. However, under the Maryland law, children aged 11 can not be charged. This incident comes just days after a student at Thomas Stone High School was In a letter sent to the school community, T.C. Martin Elementary School Principal Ethel Hosendorf emphasized that any student in possession of knives or weapons will face disciplinary actions and possible charges from police. 'Please talk with your child about the seriousness of bringing these types of items to school or on the school bus. Knives are not allowed at school or on the bus and are treated as possession of a weapon. Please encourage your child to turn these types of items into a teacher or staff member if they realize they have something at school that is against school rules,' wrote Hosendorf. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Students charged after fight with DeKalb County teacher
Multiple students were arrested and charged after a fight with a teacher, school officials said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to the DeKalb County School District, on Tuesday, multiple students reportedly started a fight with a teacher at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School. Three students have been charged with battery and disrupting public school for their involvement. Following DCSD protocol, the teacher, whose identity was not released, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. TRENDING STORIES: 'Whites only,' 'colored only' signs posted in Rockdale elementary school Caregiver accused of buying Shein outfits, paying bills with Alzheimer's patient's credit card Man pretending to make DoorDash delivery tries breaking into woman's apartment School officials said all other laws and violations found in the DCSD Code of Student Conduct handbook will be fully enforced to address the incident. The investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CBC
09-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
McGill University accused of failing to prevent antisemitism in class action application
A McGill University undergrad is hoping to launch a class-action lawsuit against the school for allegedly failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and discrimination on campus since Oct. 8, 2023. Backed by a Montreal law firm and B'nai Brith Canada, the application to launch a class action was filed in Superior Court Tuesday. It has not yet been authorized. The lawsuit is seeking reimbursement of 33 per cent of the aggregate tuition and student fees paid by each class member in respect of the period since Oct. 8, 2023, and punitive damages in the amount of $5 million for harm suffered by the class as a whole. The lawsuit is asking that all Jewish students registered at McGill University be included, be they undergraduate, masters, continuing education, doctoral or post-doctoral students. It estimates that there could be about 4,000 plaintiffs. The applicant seeking authorization in this case is David Cobrin, who is being represented by Fishman Flanz Meland Paquin LLP. Cobrin alleges that McGill University failed to enforce its own policies to protect Jewish students from harassment, discrimination and antisemitism, particularly since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. McGill is accused of breaching its obligations under its Code of Student Conduct and other internal policies by allowing an environment of antisemitic sentiment and not taking adequate disciplinary or preventive measures, the lawsuit says. The lawsuit is seeking financial compensation for affected students and asks the court to compel McGill to meaningfully enforce its policies to ensure Jewish students are protected and that anti-Zionism is recognized as "a manifestation of antisemitism." "B'nai Brith Canada is supporting McGill's Jewish students because the university has allowed the situation to get out of hand," said Henry Topas, B'nai Brith Canada's regional director for Quebec in a statement. "Radicalized individuals, both students and non-students, are preventing Jewish students from obtaining the university experience to which they are entitled." The lawsuit cites dozens of examples of what it says contributed to harassment, discrimination and antisemitism on campus, including a two-and-a-half-month, pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's lower field that called for the school to divest from Israel-related funds. It cites an Instagram post allegedly made the day after the attack on Oct. 8, 2023, by Students in Solidarity with Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR). It was an official student club at the time. It described Hamas' assault and taking of hostages as "heroic" and urged people to "celebrate the resistance's success," the lawsuit says. WATCH | Students still heated over Gaza conflict: Debate over Gaza conflict still heated on Montreal university campuses, despite ceasefire 2 months ago Duration 3:11 In the years since, tensions on campus have escalated and at times become violent. The application cites several Instagram posts made by SPHR, protests, vandalism and decisions made by the school and governing bodies, such as the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU). "Since Oct. 8, 2023, applicant feels that he has not received the full extent of the university experience to which he has a right and legitimate expectation," the application states.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Student found with 3 bags of marijuana at high school in Charles County, deputies say
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. () — A teenager was charged after they were found with bags of marijuana at a high school in Charles County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office. In a release, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said that on March 26, a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School discovered that a student had three bags of raw cannabis. Prince George's County community mourns loss of 19-year-old custodian killed in shooting Authorities took the marijuana, and the student was charged on a juvenile civil citation with possession of cannabis. The sheriff's office said the student will also face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
