As college campuses erupt in protests against the devastating war on Gaza, a contentious debate emerges around the demands of student activists. While Pro-Palestinian demands are being made, the call for amnesty could undermine the primary focus of the college protests. Alyssa Rosenberg from the Washington Post suggests that a prioritization of self-interest over the grave injustices driving the movement. At its core, the question arises: are students truly willing to put their academic standing on the line for their principles, or is the cost too high to bear?