May 21, 6:36 PM

It would be impossible to capture the diverse experiences, passions, and talents of the class of 2013 in a single newspaper. We’ve profiled a selection of graduating seniors, from all four undergraduate schools, who have invested themselves in the CU community.

News

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May 20, 9:36 PM

With 444 students donning blue caps and gowns, the General Studies Class Day ceremony Monday morning celebrated the largest graduating class in GS history.

May 20, 1:50 AM
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Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist and 2011 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, told Barnard graduates to stand up for themselves and be proud of what they can do to help the world.

May 21, 1:20 AM
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Robert Bakish, the chief executive officer of Viacom International Media, started his keynote address at the School of Engineering and Applied Science Class Day ceremony by asking graduates to complete a vocal exercise.

May 13, 12:00 AM
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The arrest of a Columbia football player for a hate-based aggravated assault sparked a campuswide debate on the University’s athletic culture and students’ use of offensive language on social media last week.

Arts & Entertainment

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May 11, 12:29 PM
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This year set a high bar for music on campus, with Macklemore performing at Bacchanal and several student musicians and groups earning acclaim.

May 11, 12:53 PM

Columbia dancers made their mark outside of the Columbia bubble this year.

May 11, 12:33 PM

CUarts underwent significant restructuring after a "Save the Arts Initiative" garnered 1,300 signatures.

May 11, 1:07 PM
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The 119th Varsity Show brought upbeat entertainment to campus, in a show that was less political than last year's production.

Sports

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May 13, 12:00 AM
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Columbia baseball took home this year's Ivy League title after sweeping Dartmouth.

May 13, 12:00 AM

The Lions were picked to finish third in the preseason media poll, but they ended up at the bottom of the Ancient Eight.

May 13, 12:00 AM

The women’s tennis program won the first Ivy Championship in program history.

May 13, 12:00 AM

The Light Blue went 3-7 in head coach Pete Mangurian's first season, and the coach expects significant improvement in 2013.

Multimedia

By Eli Schultz, Steven Lau
May 22, 3:39 AM

Senior Nicole Bartnik, who has proven herself to be the star singles player of the Light Blue women's tennis team during the last four years, discusses her choice to come to Columbia, her superstitions, her favorite memories, and more.