Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
1, 2, cha cha cha, 1, 2, cha cha cha ... From the cha-cha to the rumba to the jive, to the waltz and quickstep, practice, repetition, precision, and flamboyance are all parts of the wonderful world of competitive ballroom dancing.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
We've all seen Shakespeare performed, suffering through one absurdly affected monologue after another, or--even worse--modern "interpretations" à la the Culture Project's production two years ago (think 1960s swinger England with horrible accents to match).
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
It's unfortunate that most people born before 1980 would give a blank stare when asked to describe actress and singer Nell Carter.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
Burger King has left the building.
The fast food chain's owner abruptly shut down the restaurant one night last December. The restaurant is one of at least four local businesses to close in the last two months.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
Science education in the College is no longer just the domain of pre-meds and math majors--soon all College students may to have to crunch a few numbers before they graduate.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
Students returning from break were greeted by a number of small renovations all over campus, most prominently at Café (212) and on South Lawn.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
Kenneth Knuckles has left his position as Columbia's vice president of Support Services to become the new president and CEO of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. During his seven years at Columbia, Knuckles was best known for his effective reorganization of Mail Services.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
Years after they were collected under the direction of the late Columbia Professor Richard B. Morris during the 1960s and 1970s, the unpublished papers of John Jay have finally been released to the public as part of a virtual archive, "The Papers of John Jay, 1745-1829."
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
Almost three years and 30 million dollars after it was founded, Fathom.com was quietly dissolved a few weeks ago. The announcement, delivered to an empty campus over winter break, was made with little of the fanfare that has marked earlier decisions involving the company.
Thu, Jan 30, 2003, 12:00am
The product of my three semesters of work at Spectator is well over 50 articles. I've written over 35,000 words for the sports section as a feature writer, beat writer, columnist, and associate editor. I've learned that athletes read what we write with much interest.
