vol. 7, issue 5

Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 2:45am
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Actually, it was just the worst of times. Across America, the financial crisis has hit hard. Foreclosures, empty storefronts, a nagging sense of desperation.
Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 1:55am
It’s midterms season, I’ve retreated to the stacks with a mug of green tea and a looming stack of psych notes, and I’m sick of everything on my iPod.
Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 12:46am
In the new Broadway production of David Mamet’s “Oleanna,” a professor purports that there are three reasons to pursue higher education, among them mastery of a craft and economic betterment.
Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 12:41am
Nomi Network has a very clear-cut mission—end human trafficking. Though still in its start-up phase, Nomi Network actively works to combat the leading cause of trafficking, poverty, by marketing tote bags produced by Cambodian women who themselves were victims of human trafficking.
Thu, Oct 15, 2009, 12:24am
Columbia geophysics professor Klaus Lackner is building a device that can take carbon right out of the air.
Wed, Oct 14, 2009, 11:04pm
Some Columbia students may joke that they’re majoring in TV.
Wed, Oct 14, 2009, 11:02pm
It’s no surprise that ballet isn’t as popular as, say, “Gossip Girl.” The experience of watching 20 young adults dressed in odd costumes as they prance around silently to classical music is one that doesn’t exactly appeal to everyone.
Wed, Oct 14, 2009, 10:38pm
“So, I think it’s time.”
Wed, Oct 14, 2009, 9:25pm
1. The Metrodome: After a hard fought season, the Minnesota Twins will be leaving their stadium for Target Field. Here’s to playing baseball in the snow! -Peter Labuza, film editor
Wed, Oct 14, 2009, 9:24pm
As many of you may already know, this Sunday, Oct. 11, was National Coming Out Day.

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