Historic university garden vandalized in apparent anti-Israel statement: 'Don't waste your tears'

Historic university garden vandalized in apparent anti-Israel statement: 'Don't waste your tears'


While no group has taken credit for the gratuitous act of destruction, according to the university's Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS), papers found around the site outlined the apparent motive. "Make no mistake, the criminal tactics used in the recent act of vandalism at Nichols Arboretum are wholly unacceptable," read a statement by the university. UMich is no stranger to acts of vandalism by anti-Israel agitators – university President Santa Ono's home and the surrounding area were spray-painted with the words "intifada" and "coward" in October.

Author: Kyle Schmidbauer


Published at: 2025-06-02 21:34:49

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