Let’s be honest: You probably weren’t focused on the news around or near campus this week. Between settling back into college life and going to your first classes, you've been busy.
At Spectator's News Desk, though, we're all about news, all the time, and this week was no exception. So, in case you missed it, here's a quick breakdown of this week's top stories.
Financially, it was a good week for Columbia---administrators announced a $25 million donation to the Business School, most of which will help pay for its new buildings in Manhattanville. (Those buildings, by the way, probably won't be finished until 2020.) The University is still getting sued over the direction of its Italian Academy, although the plaintiffs aren't actually asking for any money.
