As campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war escalate, students and administrators are seeking guidance on how to respond. A look back at Governor Ronald Reagan’s handling of similar protests in 1969 provides valuable insights. Reagan’s decisive actions, including declaring a state of emergency and sending in the National Guard, restored order and set an example for how leaders can effectively address campus unrest.
A surge of pro-Palestinian demonstrations has swept through college campuses nationwide, fueled by Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Students demand universities divest from companies supporting Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Protests have flared at Columbia University, Emerson College, Humboldt State University, New York University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, and Yale University, leading to arrests and campus closures.
Overfelt High School’s Daijaah Jones and Mya Eti put on an offensive clinic, leading the Royals to a mercy-rule victory over James Lick. San Ramon Valley also dominated with a mercy-rule win, while Berean Christian, Burlingame, Milpitas, Lincoln, Terra Nova, Monte Vista, and California all claimed victories. Mt. Eden rallied to defeat winless Mission San Jose.
