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Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu
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Columbia University apologized after its dining hall offered "October 7th Blush Sauce," which critics linked to the Hamas attacks. A university spokesperson called it an "unfortunate mistake," explaining the date was accidentally included in the menu template. The sauce name was removed after the error was identified. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests at the university related to the Israel-Gaza war.
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- Columbia University apologized for "October 7th Blush Sauce" on its dining hall menu.
- A university spokesperson blamed a technical error, denying any reference to the Oct. 7 attacks.
- The sauce's name was mistakenly included in the menu design template, officials said.
- Critics accused the university of insensitivity, while others defended it as an error.
- The incident occurred during ongoing protests at Columbia related to the Gaza war.
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