2009-02-04

Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:42am
A monkey sits in a pitch-black room waiting for a tiny point of light to appear in front of him. When it does, he stares at it intently until it blinks off again. His reward is a sip of delicious juice from a tube.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:40am
During their time at Columbia, many students need to buy new computers, and this process presents the question of how to responsibly discard old ones.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:28am
The leading suspect in a string of burglaries around campus was apprehended on Monday. The alleged thief attempted another robbery and was arrested by officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:24am
All Manhattanville business owners whose properties will be seized by the state through eminent domain must receive market value compensation for their land. But “market rate” can be an ambiguous benchmark, as any homeowner who has recently had their property appraised is sure to realize.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:19am
In the face of economic crisis, President Barack Obama, CC ’83, called upon Columbia alumnus and third-term U.S. Senator Judd Gregg, CC ’69, (R-N.H.) to be the next Secretary of Commerce.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:16am
Matt Bar is not your typical rapper. Unlike popular artists such as 50 cent or Kanye West, Matt Bar discovered his passion for rap while teaching Hebrew school.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:08am
For many Barnard students, the name Will Simpkins is synonymous with community service.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 4:04am
While the presidency of Columbia alumnus Barack Obama, CC ’83, represents a significant milestone for the country and the black community, it will not be a focus of Black Heritage Month at Columbia or the initiatives of black student groups.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 12:59am
In recent years, China has drawn an immense amount of media attention because of its rapid economic growth, Communist government, and widespread pollution. Yet not a lot of attention has been focused on its subcultures.
Wed, Feb 4, 2009, 12:28am
I’d like to bring attention to one of the most interesting programs in college sports—the BYU men’s soccer team.

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