Student journalists at Columbia University found themselves at the center of a historic event as police moved in to arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who had occupied Hamilton Hall on campus. The protesters had been using a pulley system to bring supplies into the building and had donned masks to conceal their identities as negotiations with administrators reached a standstill.
As tensions escalated, students faced suspension if they did not vacate the premises. Despite warnings from the administration, many protesters remained defiant, leading to a dramatic standoff.
