Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
Virtually every night, there is a story on the evening news about a scam. Usually it's something quite silly: a pyramid scheme, a fake government letter telling you not to pay your taxes, a photographer who takes wedding pictures and never delivers them.
Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
Undergraduate women disheartened by the lack of post-graduation job prospects should be cheered by the fact that they're sitting on--or rather, around--a veritable gold mine.
Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
It's been a busy time for Columbia athletics, and here are a few thoughts:
Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
In its first home meet at Uris Pool, the men's swim team annihilated Fordham 158-77, ringing up best times in every single event. The win came after a weekend in which the Lions were flattened by Harvard, 216-82.
Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
After their crushing defeat of Fordham, the women's swimming team can once again claim the honor of being the best in New York City. The Lions managed to continue their fantastic start to the season, beating Fordham 148-93 and moving to 3-0 on the year.
Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
Women's cross-country closed out its season in fine fashion yesterday, placing 11th at the national championships in Terre Haute, Ind. The finish is the highest Columbia has ever achieved at nationals and solidifies its place among the best in the country.
Tue, Nov 26, 2002, 12:00am
Mon, Nov 25, 2002, 12:00am
Ben Franklin had his own bird in mind for the symbol of the fledgling United States. He thought the predatory eagle misrepresented our national character. The turkey, he felt, was a far nobler bird.
Mon, Nov 25, 2002, 12:00am
One winter, my father planted 1500 tulip bulbs in our backyard. Fifteen hundred! When they bloomed, the near-fluorescent glow drew television reporters like moths. Things like this happen a lot in our garden.
Mon, Nov 25, 2002, 12:00am
Showdown, by Larry Elder. The popular Libertarian talk show host argues that the media is a conspiracy of Democrats plotting a fascist takeover and that universities like Columbia are nothing more than breeding grounds for knee-jerk, militant Liberalism.
