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Monica Varman

Sustainability and the categorical imperative

The categorical imperative provides a valuable framework on which an argument for climate change may be made on purely rational and ethical grounds.

The categorical imperative provides a valuable framework on which an argument for climate change may be made on purely rational and ethical grounds.

Tighter Budget Is Apparent in Dining Reforms

While students may bemoan the loss of trays in John Jay Dining Hall, recent changes to Columbia Dining Services go beyond what’s seen in the cafeteria.

While students may bemoan the loss of trays in John Jay Dining Hall, recent changes to Columbia Dining Services go beyond what’s seen in the cafeteria.

Sassen Pushes to Globalize the Classroom

As Columbia pushes to become a “global university,” Saskia Sassen might be a harbinger of things to come.

As Columbia pushes to become a “global university,” Saskia Sassen might be a harbinger of things to come.

Sophomore Promotes Recently Published Book

Gaia Goffe, CC ’11, is a Columbia fencer, an active member of Columbia’s Students for Barack Obama, and an employee of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions.

Gaia Goffe, CC ’11, is a Columbia fencer, an active member of Columbia’s Students for Barack Obama, and an employee of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions.

Dorms, IRC House Receive Summer Makeovers

After a summer of maintenance ferreting around empty rooms, tearing up stained carpeting, and slathering on paint, residence halls were made ready for students’ return this fall.

After a summer of maintenance ferreting around empty rooms, tearing up stained carpeting, and slathering on paint, residence halls were made ready for students’ return this fall.

Ivy League Eats Include Many Smart Choices

As the end of the semester draws near, many students—their meal plans largely untouched—scramble to get as much use out of John Jay and Hewitt as possible.

As the end of the semester draws near, many students—their meal plans largely untouched—scramble to get as much use out of John Jay and Hewitt as possible.

Earth Institute, Economist Hold State of the Planet Conference

Columbia’s fifth State of the Planet conference kicked off Thursday with a keynote speech by former U.N.

Columbia’s fifth State of the Planet conference kicked off Thursday with a keynote speech by former U.N.

Electronic Contracts Replace Paper Forms

Say goodbye to paper housing contracts.

Say goodbye to paper housing contracts.

Ruggles, Other Residence Halls Slated for Summer Makeovers

While students are busy mulling over possible options in the perennial housing-selection process, administrators have their own annual housing ritual: renovations.

While students are busy mulling over possible options in the perennial housing-selection process, administrators have their own annual housing ritual: renovations.

Despite CU-Obama Ties, Many Admins Donate to Clinton

As the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination approaches a pivotal and possibly conclusive moment with today’s primaries in Texas and Ohio, top left-leaning University administrators’ a

As the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination approaches a pivotal and possibly conclusive moment with today’s primaries in Texas and Ohio, top left-leaning University administrators’ a