Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 3:02am
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.
Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 2:54am
Many Columbia students’ exposure to country music begins and ends with Miley Cyrus, perhaps with a little Taylor Swift thrown in.
Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 2:48am
Precious may be the precious darling of the Hollywood elite now, thanks in no small part to backing from media moguls Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, but not everyone is thrilled.
Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 2:16am
When Pops applied to be a dishwasher at the newly opening Café Bagutta, little did he know that his face would soon grace the backs of menus and even the cell phone background of the café’s owner, Marc Bagutta.
Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:47pm
I believe in the restorative powers of sleep, I believe in universal health care, I believe that the British hard rock band The Darkness will have a comeback, and I believe in Modern Orthodox Judaism.
Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:43pm
The big box seemed closed to him. The stone walls formed a thick barrier around this fortress, and the iron gates were open yet uninviting. If he were to cross over onto the cobblestone and enter, he would see names he didn’t know: Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles, Plato, Aristotle.
Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:24pm
There’s nothing like midterm season to blow the feeble cover of your SparkNotes-informed class comments. But luckily, an ounce of slacking preparation is worth a pound of cure (especially when that cure involves petitioning the registrar for a grade change).
Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:20pm
Who says procrastination has to be a waste of time? These tips might not improve your GPA, but they can nourish your soul.
Exercise: Aside from the health benefits, you can rationalize it by saying that you’re “clearing your head.”
Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:07pm
Often, while sitting or eating or reading or pooping, we think to ourselves, “Life is sweet. I’m pretty smart, and things are generally cool.” Enlightenment? For the purposes of our discussion, yes. Sometimes, these awesome experiences are inherently related to being a Columbia student.
Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 8:37pm
With the recent incidents surrounding China’s turbulent political relations with Taiwan and the continuation of its economic reliance on the US, it is clear that the Chinese-Taiwanese-American relationship is a tenuous yet critical one.