Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
The latest developments in Columbia's community relations--the recent layoffs and work reductions at Harlem Hospital and subsequent protests by doctors at the hospital--were the hottest topic of the Coalition to Preserve Community's monthly meeting, held last night at St.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
Low-income residents in New York City are actually less likely to move from their homes if they live in gentrifying neighborhoods, such as Harlem and Park Slope, says a new study co-written by Lance Freeman, an assistant professor in Columbia's Urban Planning program.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
Since University President Lee Bollinger emphasized the importance of increasing Columbia's physical space in his inaugural address last year, expansion has been a hot topic in Morningside Heights.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
As part of its long-term planning process, Columbia is continuing to meet with area residents in a series of meetings designed to inform community members and gather feedback regarding the University's planned expansion into Manhattanville.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
Columbia's conference on U.S. imperialism in the 21st century this Friday, so soon after the deadly suicide bombings in Turkey, shows how willful ignorance is rotting the core of this University's intellectual life.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
I had nightmares that it would turn me into a mole. Picture it: the sudden exposure to sunlight I encounter on my walk to class overcomes me.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
Speaking about the danger of inflexibility in politicians looking to win reforms, Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) once remarked that "the perfect is the enemy of the good." Recently, this has seemed the epitaph for a Hamlet-like Democratic Party forever on the verge of opposition to the Bush admin
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
For Susan Kern, the moment was crucial. With just over 30 seconds remaining, the junior guard sank the go-ahead three-pointer that gave the women's basketball team a 66-62 win against Long Island University Tuesday night.
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
If da Vinci's Mona Lisa came to Lerner Hall, or Michael Jordan held a free throw clinic at Dodge, you'd surely have heard about it and probably attended. Interestingly, another one of the world's greatest made an appearance on campus this month, but no one went to watch. The monumental event?
Thu, Dec 4, 2003, 12:00am
In his first season, Head Coach Bob Shoop took over a 1-9 team that entered the season with a new starting quarterback, no established running game, and a weak defensive line.
