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flag St. John's University in New York removes Columbus Day from its academic calendar, replacing it with a fall mini-break.

flag St. John's University in New York, the largest Catholic university in the city, has removed Columbus Day from its academic calendar, designating it as a fall mini-break instead. flag This change reflects concerns from Indigenous activists regarding the holiday's implications related to colonization. flag The decision has faced backlash from Italian-American alumni and civic leaders, who view it as a slight against Columbus. flag The university defends this move as a step towards acknowledging Native American history.

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