Letter to the editor

Writer fails to look beyond petty party labels in mayoral race

By Dennis Schmelzer | Oct 28 07:09 pm ET

Writer fails to look beyond petty party labels in mayoral race

Confrontation, Dialogue, and the John Ashcroft Welcoming Committee

Thank heavens for John Ashcroft.

By Dennis Schmelzer | Dec 5 12:00 am ET

Thank heavens for John Ashcroft.

The Ad Hoc Question: Wherefore Spectator?

Columbia, we're saved!

By Dennis Schmelzer | Nov 21 12:00 am ET

Columbia, we're saved!

Will the Real Conservatives Please Stand Up?

It's not easy being a real conservative at Columbia, just as Kermit the Frog would remind us that "It's not easy being green." Yet while Kermit's struggle with his own identity does not at all dimi

By Dennis Schmelzer | Oct 31 12:00 am ET

It's not easy being a real conservative at Columbia, just as Kermit the Frog would remind us that "It's not easy being green." Yet while Kermit's struggle with his own identity does not at all dimi

A Republican's Thanks

I have a secret for you: it is great being a Republican at Columbia.

By Dennis Schmelzer | Oct 17 12:00 am ET

I have a secret for you: it is great being a Republican at Columbia.

Columbia's Political Karma

Never underestimate the power of karma, particularly when it comes to campus politics.

By Dennis Schmelzer | Oct 3 12:00 am ET

Never underestimate the power of karma, particularly when it comes to campus politics.

How Far Can You Go Against Hugo?

Mr. Bollinger, tear down this wall!

By Dennis Schmelzer | Sep 19 12:00 am ET

Mr. Bollinger, tear down this wall!

Parroted Convictions

For evidence of academic bias at Columbia, one need not ask The David Project or Columbians for Academic Freedom. More telling are the writings of those who attack these groups.

By Dennis Schmelzer | Apr 26 12:00 am ET

For evidence of academic bias at Columbia, one need not ask The David Project or Columbians for Academic Freedom. More telling are the writings of those who attack these groups.

Irresponsible Schmirresponsible

Some may believe academic freedom is absolute. Quite frankly, it is not.

By Dennis Schmelzer | Apr 12 12:00 am ET

Some may believe academic freedom is absolute. Quite frankly, it is not.

When Exclusion Breeds Exclusion

Having worked at the U.S.

By Dennis Schmelzer | Mar 29 12:00 am ET

Having worked at the U.S.