Today we're talking about some university protests ending while others escalate,

the latest ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas, controversial updates

to what qualifies as discrimination,

a Lion King prequel, and other top news for Wednesday, May 1st.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today. Here's the quote of the day.

Leave nothing unsettled that is eternal. Run no risk when your soul is at stake.

J.C. Ryle. Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Student protests are still in session and universities are taking different approaches.

Northwestern University and Brown University have both reached deals with

protesters, agreeing to allow some level of student input on university investments and companies that support Israel in

exchange for ending campus encampments.

The University of Texas at Austin had officers in Riot Gear forcibly remove protesters again on Monday, making another 40 arrests.

Columbia and Yale issued warnings that students would face suspension unless they disbanded.

Yale's encampment dissipated.

Columbia's did not.

The tent encampment remains and 40 protesters have now seized Hamilton Hall.

Those students are facing expulsion.

Columbia is also seeing counter protests, students waving Israeli flags and

signs that read, where are the anti-Hymass chance?

One Jewish student has sued the university for failing to provide a safe learning environment. Culturally hot topics like campus protests frequently make people think, speak, and act poorly, including us.

We can respect others and represent God better if we are quick to listen

and slow to speak. James 1 19 and 20 says let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak,

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