Perhaps every generation of Columbia students would say the same of its four years here, but there’s no doubt that it’s been a particularly good era to be on campus. Newsworthy events have been particularly prevalent at the University over the last several years, from the Minutemen protests of 2006 to the hunger strikes of 2007. The 2008 election has especially stood out. Students are demonstrating their desire to participate as much as possible in shaping their school, and the University has found a simple, surprisingly powerful way to tap into that energy.
