A political cartoon released March 18 depicts the facade of a building labeled American Universities. A clock tower rises from the structure. A man with gray hair wearing a brown uniform and swastika armband emerges from the right side of the tower.

The image uses the Nazi symbol to represent antisemitism concerns at American colleges. Multiple universities including Columbia, Harvard, Rutgers, UCLA, Yale, MIT and Penn have faced criticism over campus protests and safety of Jewish students. The cartoon suggests such attitudes remain embedded in higher education.

Campus demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas conflict have continued into 2025. University leaders have issued statements condemning antisemitism while facing accusations of inadequate responses. The cartoon highlights the tension between free speech on campus and protection of Jewish students.

The visual metaphor places the figure in a position of partial concealment. This implies antisemitism operates behind official university structures. The red spots on the building walls add to the atmosphere of distress. Observers note the cartoon captures public frustration with how administrations have handled recent incidents.