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Changes in the Works for Multicultural Affairs

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

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

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

“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

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

Read the official statements made by Constantine and Teachers College.

OPINION »

Life of the Party

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

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

As I See It: Post No Bills

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

The Play’s Still the Thing

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.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT »

MJ’s Still Thrilling After All These Years

The year 1983 marked a sea change in pop music.

Paris’s Delicious Answer To Taco Bell

Last semester, for the final project of a journalism class I was taking, I decided to interview a French chef named Gilles Ajuelos about the current state of French cuisine.

Latest Fantastical Fighting Game Is Devilish Good Fun

I am a happy man. Why? Because of the sultry hookup I had with an absolutely gorgeous woman this past weekend.

Tyra Gives 'Model Behavior' New Meaning

At some point in the premiere of the new cycle of America’s Next Top Model, it becomes glaringly obvious that the producers have no doubt about the success of their show.

SPORTS »

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

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

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

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

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

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