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Pro-Palestinian student groups host art build demonstration, ‘redesign’ Columbia merch

Organizers asked students to paint phrases on their Columbia merchandise amid calls for Columbia’s divestment from Israel.

By Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Senior Staff Photographer
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Photo by Faith Grady / Columbia Daily Spectator
Students write on posters and Columbia merchandise.




Photo by Faith Grady / Columbia Daily Spectator
A student holds a poster reading "Barnard Baddies for a Free Palestine."





Photo by Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Senior Staff Photographer
Howley gives a speech at the rally.




Photo by Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Senior Staff Photographer
A student designs a "Queer Jews 4 Palestine" sign.