vol. 7, issue 7

Nuts for "the Nutcracker"
Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 1:01pm
Sparkling snowflakes, delicate dewdrops, hot chocolate from Spain—all of these soul-warming things share a part in the New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker,” a ballet that elicits nostalgia for those who have grown up watching it or a feeling of holiday cheer for those who are se
Nuts for "The Nutcracker"
Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 1:50am
Sparkling snowflakes, delicate dewdrops, hot chocolate from Spain—all of these soul-warming things share a part in the New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker,” a ballet that elicits nostalgia for those who have grown up watching it or a feeling of holiday cheer for those who are se
Editors' Ten
Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 12:32am
Favorite Halloween Costumes. 1. “Party animals”: Wear the typical cat and mouse costumes but add party hats and noise-makers. It’s a bit cheesy but fun, especially with a group. -Helen Werbe, style editor
Free Time
Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 12:29am
Average cost of a class based on tuition - $350 Tickets to Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium - $350 Tickets to “The Lion King,” mezzanine level - $158 Pizza, a six-pack, and a Hulu episode of “30 Rock” - $18
Three Questions
Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 12:27am
Mike is Carman’s smooth talking, music-loving security guard who swipes the IDs of hundreds of first-years with a smile and a fist-bump.
Things Columbia Students Like
Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 12:24am
While this may be true of any intelligent, socially aware group of individuals, Columbians take culturally relevant Halloween costumes to a whole new level. Last year on campus, there were Sarah Palins and Jokers galore.
Post-Soviet Subways
Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 11:54pm
It’s difficult to write pointedly when life here is such a smorgasbord of wildly unrelated experiences.
Declarations of Independence
Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 11:46pm
He became a Communist while sitting on a bench outside of Hamilton Hall.
Silent Movie Magic in Theaters
Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 11:41pm
Even for film students who are constantly exposed to movies, silent films can be daunting. But some of the most entertaining and thought-provoking films ever made are, in fact, silent.
The Sound of Silents
Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 11:38pm
Call it “creating music of momentary significance,” “composition in performance,” or simply “live film accompaniment,” but both the act of playing music for silent films and silent films themselves are attempting to make a long-overdue comeback that will retrospectively solidify silent cinema’s

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