Tensions rise as protests on college campuses continue nationwide

Student demonstrators occupy the pro-Palestinian “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the West Lawn of Columbia University on April 24 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesNegotiations between protesters and officials at Columbia University about clearing the lawn with the encampment had been extended for 48 hours. Student protesters “won the concession that the university will not call law enforcement on our peaceful protests” early Wednesday, Khymani James, a student at Columbia, said during a news briefing Wednesday afternoon. “While we have received written…