U.S. schools have had vastly different responses to pro-Palestine protests on their campuses over the past few weeks.

Police Intervention: At Columbia University, the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), and many others, police were summoned to quell protests that in some cases had turned violent and significantly disrupted campus operations.

Striking Deals: At Northwestern University and Brown University, protesters agreed to disband encampments in exchange for school officials considering divesting from Israel. Portland State University agreed to pause donations to Boeing, which makes some aircraft used by the Israeli military, but protests on the campus continue.

Minimal Interaction: At UC Berkeley, protesters have been allowed to maintain a protest space in front of Sproul Hall since April 22, and few examples of violence have been reported. 

How the Media Covered It: Many outlets on the left and some in the center seem to sympathize with the protesters; outlets on the right often sympathize with police and people affected by campus disruptions. Some sources framed police intervention as a threat to student safety. Reuters (Center bias) said California schools had "seen in the past where police involvement can lead." Others, like the Washington Examiner (Lean Right), praised police responses as "swift and successful."