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ORIENTATION 2011: A Guide to Morningside Heights

Ditch the official campus map for our insider's guide to Columbia's best eats and most important sites.

ORIENTATION 2011: 116 Columbia Traditions

The latest edition of Spectator's top 116 Columbia traditions.

Choose your own Columbia adventure

Not sure what to do with your time here? Don't worry—we've got you covered.

116 Columbia Traditions

There's a lot more to Columbia's history than Alexander Hamilton and Lou Gehrig.

Highlights from the decision

We'll be updating this page as we continue poring over today's decision by the New York Court of Appeals, which upheld the Empire State Development Corporation's use of eminent domain and thus paved the way for Columbia's Manhattanville expansion plan.

Favorite Classes

The Spectator staff’s suggestions for classes you should take.

116 Columbia Traditions

116 ways to get the most out of your Columbia experience.

VP Candidate Joseph Biden Spotted in Motorcade

Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the Democratic nominee for Vice President was spotted in a black sports utility vehicle turning onto 114th Street at around 5:20 p.m.

116 Columbia Traditions

Can you finish them all before you graduate?

Slacker's Eight Commandments

Maybe you’re a varsity athlete. Maybe you’re the president of a club. Maybe you spend more time at the Heights than you do in your dorm. Or maybe you’re just lazy.