The start of the academic year brings fresh opportunities, but Jewish students at a California university are facing heightened anxiety this fall. Concerns over safety and inclusion have cast a shadow over the usual excitement of back-to-school preparations. Campus leaders and student groups are working to address these worries as the community navigates a tense climate. The experience reflects broader tensions affecting Jewish students on college campuses nationwide.
The back-to-school season is an exciting time, when everything is new and filled with opportunity. For Jewish college students at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, though, the thrill of the new year is tinged with fear.
