Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 2:53pm
Posted 2:52 p.m. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak at Barnard College's 117th Commencement, according to an e-mail Barnard President Debora Spar sent to seniors on Thursday afternoon.Stay tuned for updates.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 9:15am
Columbia's academic departments should better publicize their summer research opportunities, particularly outside of the natural sciences and engineering.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 3:15am
The days of scheming journalists smoking cigarettes in the back room and pasting layouts by hand are long gone. But aspiring journalists today must master the skills needed to report for a range of media as Internet sources gain prominence in the news world.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 3:03am
Last Friday afternoon, as undergraduates were just dragging themselves out of bed, University President Lee Bollinger and Senior Executive Vice President Robert Kasdin exchanged a knowing look across the senate floor, glancing down at their respective Blackberries.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 2:58am
A man unaffiliated with Columbia was arrested on campus Wednesday by officers from the New York Police Department’s 26th Precinct after he was observed behaving irrationally.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 2:51am
One of the first lessons taught in an elementary language course is how to properly address the instructor. But while students might be able to nail this skill in several tongues, these titles may turn out to be “false friends.”
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 2:46am
In an effort to expand their support base and presence on campus, members of Columbia Right to Life have recently ceased operating under the auspices of the Columbia Catholic Undergraduates.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 12:13am
The Columbia track and field team added much-needed talent in the field events with last year’s recruiting class. High jumper Monique Roberts and pole vaulter Sarah Engle have both put in strong performances in their first few meets at the collegiate level.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009, 12:10am
While Columbia wrestling (2-10, 0-1 Ivy) has struggled on the mat thus far this season, sophomore heavyweight Ryan Flores has had much better luck. Winning is something that comes easily to the California native.
Wed, Feb 11, 2009, 11:56pm
Like many people, recess was always my favorite time of the day when I was in elementary school. During recess some kids would play tag, others would jump rope, some would play pogs, and others would trade Pokémon cards. Personally, I always played sports during recess.
