Wed, Nov 24, 2004, 12:00am
Coming down the final stretch at the NCAA Division I Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana on Monday morning, Caroline Bierbaum took third place to the cheers of University of North Carolina fans who mistook the Columbia junior for their own.
Wed, Nov 24, 2004, 12:00am
Ah, winter... a time to curl up in the warm toasty blanket of depression on a Sudafed high and look out your window at the barren, grey landscape that is New York City. For those of us who came from the West Coast, winter is a time to realize that there are only two seasons: summer and winter.
Wed, Nov 24, 2004, 12:00am
The start of the season has represented a bit of a downer for Columbia men’s basketball over the last few years—two years ago, the Lions did not notch their second win of the season until December 27th. Last year, despite finishing 10-17, the Lions’s second win arrived on December 20th.
Wed, Nov 24, 2004, 12:00am
Alfredo Krishnamurphy (aka Anand Krishnamurthy, SEAS ’07) walked into the Spec sports office on Sunday with a huge grin across his face—he knew he had collected enough money from the columnists for his second-place prize and realized he wasn’t funny enough to write the Pixbox Glory Column.
Wed, Nov 24, 2004, 12:00am
Point Guard: Brett Loscalzo plays with a maturity beyond his years and hit a huge three-pointer to hold off a late run by Longwood in the season opener. Loscalzo will face fellow first-year, Randy Jones, a quick, tenacious defender who splits the team’s ball-handling duties.
Wed, Nov 24, 2004, 12:00am
The women’s swim team picked up its first two wins of the season in dominating fashion on consecutive days at Uris Pool. The Lions downed Dartmouth 194-101 on Sunday, then beat Fordham 187-102 on Monday. The victories moved the Light Blue’s record to 2-2 overall, 1-2 Ivy.
Tue, Nov 23, 2004, 12:00am
It’s third grade. You are precocious, listen to Ace of Base, and have back pains from trying to see your sneakers light up while you walk. But it isn’t just your LA Gears that get you psyched. Anything with flashing lights, loud noises, or bright colors can do it for you.
Tue, Nov 23, 2004, 12:00am
The holiday season is characterized by the many comforts of life—soothing hot chocolate, presents galore, relaxing family gatherings, until you realize that you need something to wear for all of these occasions.
Tue, Nov 23, 2004, 12:00am
Invitations bring a sense of excitement, but they can also produce fear when you glance down at the fine print. “Business Casual?” “Black Tie Optional?” What do they even mean? A few distinctions may help remove the confusion.
Black Tie
Tue, Nov 23, 2004, 12:00am
It used to be that only the less-than-serious gym-goers went to work out with their hair and makeup done. The treadmill was one of the few places where people were allowed—even expected—to have sweat stains and wear towels around their necks.
