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…Guest Column from page 28 which they may not fully agree. Plus, millennials don't like labels. That's not about Israel. That's about explor- ing one's identity in college. It's only through engaging in a conversation in a safe space that we can discuss their feelings about Israel. Who is labeling? We host dozens of events with hundreds of students utilizing our building each week. No one is checking Zionist credentials at the door. Moreover,...…
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