Barnard Attacks

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have information on the recent Barnard protest that ended with NYPD being called for a bomb threat? Students were apparently beat up by the police, and it sounds like the institution really is failing to keep anyone protected/safe.

[Anonymous]

Nobody was attacked. They were told to leave several times, then to evacuate due to the threat, They didn't leave, police came and they resisted leaving so there was pushing at the gate. That's it. Let's spare the tears for these kids who whine about being pushed to the ground or shoved in a crowd as they gleefully support Hamas and rape, torture and murder.

[Anonymous]

Anybody on this thread want to share any evidence?

All I have seen was video of a line of cops and a line of civilians, pressed against each other.

I have not seen any evidence of anyone being injured.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have information on the recent Barnard protest that ended with NYPD being called for a bomb threat? Students were apparently beat up by the police, and it sounds like the institution really is failing to keep anyone protected/safe.

"Apparently" is a funny word to use when nothing has "appeared".
Did you mean "allegedly".

Everyone engaging in school activities was protected and safe.
People who were looking for an altercation got one.

The educational environment was disrupted, and that was bad, but not unsafe.

[Anonymous]

I am a Barnard alum. This was sent to alums earlier today. This is all about what transpired yesterday, Wednesday, March 5. Laura is the President of the College.

"Dear Barnard alumnae,

I write to share the message below sent by President Rosenbury to the campus community late last night.

Since this note was shared, we have learned that none of the individuals arrested on our campus Wednesday evening are Barnard students. While focusing on the safety and security of the campus, we continue to reach out to our students to engage in respectful dialogue about these important topics.

Sincerely,

Michael
Vice President, Development and Alumnae Relations


Dear Members of the Barnard Community,

Many of us are understandably concerned about the events that have unfolded on campus today.

First and foremost, I want to assure the community that our campus is now secure.

But earlier today, we received an alarming bomb threat. We are now confident that there is no longer a danger to our community, and we are preparing for our regular academic schedule to resume tomorrow morning.

With that said, I want to share more information about the disturbing and unacceptable events that took place today, prior to the bomb threat, when a group of masked individuals staged an unauthorized protest in the lobby of the Milstein Center, disrupting classes and studies.

Throughout the afternoon, our staff made repeated requests for the disrupters to leave the building. We issued multiple written warnings and attempted to de-escalate. I spoke with the disrupters by phone and reiterated my willingness to meet with three Barnard students, provided they removed their masks. Again, the disrupters refused to leave. That was unacceptable.

In the midst of de-escalation efforts, Barnard received a specific threat of a bomb in the Milstein Center.

The safety of our campus, and every single person on our campus, must be protected above all else. The moment we received the bomb threat, we had to clear the Milstein Center and inform the authorities.

Barnard staff in the building immediately notified the masked disrupters about the bomb threat and once again told them to leave. Many of them still refused to leave.

Our staff, at risk to their own personal safety, remained in the Milstein lobby, urging the masked disrupters to take the threat seriously. Even when the College activated the fire alarm, the masked protesters put our entire campus at risk by refusing to leave.

At that point, for the safety of our entire community – including the safety of the masked disrupters – Barnard made the necessary decision to request NYPD assistance so they could evacuate the building to reduce the risk of harm. The NYPD were then able to search for the bomb and assess the threat, ultimately determining that the campus was not at risk.

The decision to request NYPD assistance was guided and informed entirely by the absolute obligation we have to keep every member of our community safe.

Today has been unsettling and disturbing, and these continued disruptions take a toll on our community. The desire of a few to disrupt and threaten cannot outweigh the needs of the students, faculty, and staff who call our campus home.

I urge us to come together with care and respect for each other rooted in our shared commitment to Barnard.

Laura"

[Anonymous]

Why is the President of a college signing letters to the community with her first name? "Laura?" Ick. Ten points off of credibility right there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is the President of a college signing letters to the community with her first name? "Laura?" Ick. Ten points off of credibility right there.

This was a letter to the students not The NY Times.

[Anonymous]

When I first saw this thread title, I thought it was the name of a science fiction movie. Then I thought, no, it’s a horror movie.

[Anonymous]

Is this the event last Wednesday, or was there a second one this Wednesday?

[Anonymous]

Can you say no Barnard students were arrested if Columbia College students were arrested? What about Columbia GS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I first saw this thread title, I thought it was the name of a science fiction movie. Then I thought, no, it’s a horror movie.

Agriculture movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I first saw this thread title, I thought it was the name of a science fiction movie. Then I thought, no, it’s a horror movie.

That would be "Barnard Attacks!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this the event last Wednesday, or was there a second one this Wednesday?

This is another protest. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/nyregion/pro-palestinian-protesters-barnard-college.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is the President of a college signing letters to the community with her first name? "Laura?" Ick. Ten points off of credibility right there.

Ok you old fart. Get up with the times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have information on the recent Barnard protest that ended with NYPD being called for a bomb threat? Students were apparently beat up by the police, and it sounds like the institution really is failing to keep anyone protected/safe.

Unfortunately none of the terrorist rioters were beaten up.