Wednesday, February 20, 2008

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Changes in the Works for Multicultural Affairs

By Mary Kohlmann
Feb 20 03:58 am ET

Three months after the end of a hunger strike that demanded an increase in Office of Multicultural Affairs’ allotted resources, the office is undergoing an expansion which many say can’t come too s

Campus Coalition Drafts Birth Control Resolution

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Feb 20 03:47 am ET

A coalition of campus groups has crafted a resolution urging Columbia to alleviate the cost of birth control for students after a federal law took away subsidies last year.

Pakistani Official Conveys Post-Election Hope

By Daniel Amzallag
Feb 20 03:43 am ET

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram spoke of his country’s global significance and his optimism regarding the parliamentary elections that took place in Pakistan on Tuesday in a

Architectural Legacy Proves Difficult to Maintain

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Feb 20 03:29 am ET

“I have all the hinges here,” said Professor Andrew Dolkart as he pulled a bucket filled to the brim with antiquated-looking brown bathroom door hinges from under his desk, original hinges from the

GSSC Members Raise Budget Concerns

By Alix Pianin
Feb 20 03:15 am ET

A General Studies Student Council financial town hall, held Tuesday night instead of the usual GSSC meeting, left some concerned with the state of the council’s budget while others claimed foul pla

TC Prof Sanctioned for Fraud

By Lydia Wileden and Joy Resmovits
Feb 20 03:11 am ET

Read the official statements made by Constantine and Teachers College.

OPINION »

Life of the Party

By Editorial Board
Feb 20 12:39 am ET

Next Monday, the Interfraternity Council is expected to vote on a proposal to change the regulations affecting fraternity and sorority parties on campus.

Columbia’s Role in Turkmenistan

By Armin Rosen
Feb 20 12:25 am ET

It’s been an exciting year and a half for Turkmenistan.

As I See It: Post No Bills

By Alanna Vaughns
Feb 19 10:48 pm ET

The photographer is a Columbia College first-year. As I See It appears on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The Play’s Still the Thing

By Chas Carey
Feb 19 10:30 pm ET

The epithet “news junkie” implies an unhealthy addiction to information, and I’d always used it ironically until I was caught pouring over campaign memos at 8 a.m.

SPORTS »

Cornell, Harvard Dominate League While Penn and Brown Notch First Wins of Year

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Feb 20 01:33 am ET

In a weekend full of nail biters and well-matched games, the recent action in the Ivy League has proved that many teams still have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Lions’ Roar Has Arrived, But Not in Time to Beat Big Red

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Feb 20 01:29 am ET

In Ithaca five weeks ago, Columbia men’s basketball narrowly lost to the Ivy League’s best team, and it seemed as though the Light Blue was a legitimate contender for a championship.

In a World of What Ifs, Lions Are on Top

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Feb 20 01:26 am ET

The heartbreaking question surrounding all sports is this: “What If?” What if Bill Buckner had not let the ball go through his legs in 1986?

Yee Dominates Glass and Books

By Sarah Sommer
Feb 19 11:32 pm ET

Being a student-athlete at Columbia was not in the cards for Sara Yee—at least, not initially.

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