Columbia Probes YDSA for CUAD Ties

0:00On March 23rd, a recognized student group at Columbia University is under fire for possibly linking up with a band organization on campus. The Columbia Barnard Young Democratic Socialist of America, or YDSA, faces questions after its online interest form for the 2024-22. 2025-year mention working with Columbia University apartheid divest, known as CUAD, which the school has put under a strict zero, tolerance policy. The university made it clear back on March 1st that no approved groups have ties to CUAD, and they enforce rules to keep it that way for recognized. Status. Now officials say they are looking into reports that YDSA broke those rules, which could mean losing funding, space, or even official recognition. This comes amid past tensions, like when Columbia suspended chapters of students for justice in Palestine and Jewish voice for peace in November. In 2023, for policy violations during events, activists have noted that teaming up with

1:01funded groups like YDSA helps restricted ones get around limits on resources. Reports point to YDSA's form also naming those suspended groups, plus social media posts showing overlap with CUAD, including shared events like A, Spring and Cammett and Fund Raising Pushes. Other activists have admitted using recognized partners for university perks. Columbia has not decided on any punishment yet, but the probe highlights ongoing efforts to enforce boundaries amid campus activism.