Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
Given a choice, I always go for the short story; it is compact,
urgent, and often haunting. The short story, in the hands of a good
author, does not waste a single word and will never waste your
time.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
It’s the giant green elephant in the room, and no one
knows what do to with it. 1,720 pages long (most of it, of course,
in Arabic), over an inch thick, and supremely intimidating at first
glance. What’s to be done about the Quran?
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
For months leading up to last week's elections, young voters all around the country were encouraged to "Rock the Vote," "Choose or Lose," and most dramatically, "Vote or Die." Celebrities and politicians from Howard Dean to Drew Barrymore and Sean "P.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
Low income housing is far from a glamorous issue. In the presidential debates, it was trumped by the war in Iraq, national security, health care, and education, and many local leaders feel that political neglect is contributing to the declining availability of low income housing.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
A panel discussion last night on the political conflict surrounding Jerusalem expanded to encompass greater issues of religiously-fueled conflict and the possibility for resolving violence in the region.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
As the Internet becomes more and more dominant in student lives, Columbia student councils are reaching out to the student body through their Web sites.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
Last night's meeting of the Three Parks Independent Democrats, an Upper West Side political organization, sought to answer a question on many Democrats' minds: what to do after last week's Republican victory in all three branches of the federal government.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
Forty years ago, as a Columbia College senior, Roger Lehecka helped start the Double Discovery Center. Last night, Lehecka, who went on to become Columbia College dean of students, marked the program's 40th anniversary at a fundraiser featuring documentary filmmaker Ric Burns, CC '78.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
With the 2004 election decided, President George W. Bush has renewed emphasis on educational initiatives.
Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 12:00am
Edwin Draughan and Alex Gamboa have a sense of urgency. As
freshmen, the highly-touted duo led the Bulldogs to a share of the
Ivy League title and the first postseason victory in school
history—a stunning 67-65 victory at Rutgers in 2002 NIT.
