Hamas war took root on Columbia University’s campus last spring, Mahmoud Khalil became a familiar, outspoken figure in a student movement that soon spread to other U.S. colleges.

Critics say Mahmoud Khalil was unlawfully targeted for his activism; the government essentially describes him as a terrorist sympathizer.

The top-seeded Liberty Lady Flames opened their run in the Conference USA Tournament with a runaway win over No. 8 Sam ...