Avantika Kumar

Dirks, former EVP of Arts and Sciences, to deliver GS Class Day speech
Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 3:41pm

Nicholas Dirks, chancellor-designate of UC Berkeley and Columbia's former executive vice president for arts and sciences, will deliver the keynote speech at General Studies Class Day.

Crumbling Cherry Walk pavement could be dangerous
Tue, Apr 23, 2013, 12:19am

Potholes, fissures, and breaks along a Hudson River path may finally get fixed in the coming months, but not before hundreds of people descend upon the narrow walkway in an annual walk around Manhattan in two weeks.

Rich past defines West End Presbyterian Church
Fri, Apr 19, 2013, 4:09am

West End Presbyterian Church, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, has a storied past and diverse congregation, and members say they have to come to appreciate the community's "familial" nature.

Unrelated stabbing, assault on Columbus on Sunday
Wed, Apr 17, 2013, 1:20am

A 14-year-old male was stabbed in the torso on 110th Street and Columbus Avenue on Sunday morning, while, in an apparently unrelated incident at the same time, a 23-year-old woman had a metal trash can thrown at her five blocks south.

Walcott faces concerns over co-location at West Harlem town hall
Fri, Apr 12, 2013, 2:58am

During the meeting at Wadleigh school, New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott discussed a range of schools issues—most notably, co-location, the controversial process of opening charter schools in public school buildings.

CB7 committee opposes NYCHA plan for Frederick Douglass
Tue, Apr 9, 2013, 7:40pm

The resolution came in response to the New York City Housing Authority's controversial plan to build three market-rate apartment towers in the public housing complex, between Manhattan and Amsterdam Avenue and between 100th and 104th streets.

CB7 backs proposal to increase visibility at Stranger's Gate
Mon, Apr 8, 2013, 3:25am

Of the six formal entrances to the park, the Strangers Gate is the only one that has parking spaces in front of it. The plan aims to relocate these parking spaces to showcase what advocates call one of the most beautiful entrances to the park.

At Cathedral Gardens, residents still stuck with leaks, construction issues
Tue, Apr 2, 2013, 2:25am

Barnard and the residents are suing the dorm’s developer, Artimus Construction, over what they say is shoddy construction. But the lawsuit is moving slowly, and the parties are working toward a settlement.

Mayoral, borough president candidates debate at forum
Mon, Apr 1, 2013, 1:46am

Candidates for mayor, borough president, and public advocate shared their visions for the city and explained why they think they deserve voters’ support.

William McGuire, Business '14, dies
Tue, Mar 26, 2013, 1:32am

Business School dean Glenn Hubbard announced Monday that William “Billy” McGuire, Business ’14, died. McGuire will be remembered for his athletic successes and interest in finance.

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