Danielle Evans

Where Do We Live?

I'm 20 years old and I've never voted. While statistically that may put me in the majority, I find it rather shocking.

Shock Value

Several weeks after the public demonstrations calling attention to institutionalized racism and its impact on the Columbia community, the dialogue on race and racism on campus has dwindled, particu

Crossing the Street

In the process of taking yet another undeserved break from writing my senior thesis, I got into an argument with a male friend of mine.

Déjà Vu?

According to Albert Einstein, "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." I couldn't help but think of this quotation as I sat down to

Everybody Wins

"Everybody wins" seems to have become the unofficial motto of Columbia University's planned expansion into West Harlem.

A Matter of Tradition

Sitting on my desk as I write is one of this year's now infamous Orgo Night fliers. "Who Needs Ethnic Studies?" reads the caption above a caricature of Michael Jackson.

Are You Qualified?

While politicians weigh in on affirmative action and students debate the merits of race-conscious admissions, universities have begun to roll back their affirmative action policies, starting with t