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Protest at Columbia Main Library During Finals Week
In a chaotic scene at Columbia University, large groups of students stormed the main library during finals week, prompting security measures to block protesters from accessing certain areas. The footage captures the heightened emotions and intense atmosphere as students assert their presence in an academic setting traditionally reserved for concentrated study.
This incident, marked by masked individuals entering a reading room, raises questions about the intersection of student activism and academic obligations, showcasing the ongoing tension between protest and the demanding environment of finals week.