Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
On Tuesday evening, fresh off its tour of East Asia, the New York Philharmonic dove into two staples of the romantic repertoire, Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Beethoven's Third Symphony.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
The new two-hour comedy block is kicking off with a little bit of karma at 8 p.m. My Name Is Earl chronicles the misadventures of Earl Hickey, an ex-con who reforms his life after losing a winning $100,000 lottery ticket because he is hit by a car.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
According to several workers, the union that represents Columbia University Facilities employees is rife with cronyism, improper overtime assignments, and double standards set by senior members of the union.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
While the buzzword "globalization" has become somewhat banal in academic fields, its effect on education and research has become a hot topic, particularly for some science majors who may fear losing their jobs to outsourcing.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
Congressman Jerrold Nadler, D-Manhattan, The Nation writer Katrina vanden Heuvel, and Columbia professors of political science David Epstein and Gregory Wawro convened to discuss Democratic Congressional gains on Wednesday night in Roone Arledge Cinema.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
Over the next two years, the construction of the Nexus at Barnard may dramatically alter the college's student life.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
The Department of Education's efforts to integrate and diversify Gifted and Talented programs throughout Manhattan are doing just the opposite at P.S. 145, according to parents.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
Starting next year, students participating in the Columbia Urban Experience program will be able to extend their experience beyond the existing week of pre-orientation activities.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
Fernando Rojas, CC '08, is an architecture major with a penchant for the dance floor. He honors his Mexican roots in two dance groups and is an active member of the Chicano Caucus, but that doesn't keep him from thinking up unofficial renovations to Lerner Hall.
Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 12:00am
As finals approach, students vying for the sweet study spots in Butler Library are becoming cutthroat.
