Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Counting Our Blessings

By Lauren Salz
Dec 2 10:43 pm ET

One of our Thanksgiving traditions is when my dad goes around to all of my relatives and asks them what they are thankful for this year. Before we eat dinner, he reads everyone’s answer aloud, but keeps the person anonymous. Some answers I expected—my spouse, being an American, the Steelers. One answer I did not expect—not much.

Computing at Columbia

By Akiva Bamberger
Dec 2 10:48 pm ET

Could the next great innovation in computing come from Columbia University? Less than 10 years ago, I used a telephone modem to connect to the Internet, and AltaVista to search for music to download. Google was still third to Ask Jeeves and Yahoo!. But in those 10 short years, an explosion of technology and creativity led to the development of our modern computing world, bringing forth incredible ideas such as mobile Web access and video chat.

Spare Change

By Alan Ziegler
Dec 2 10:53 pm ET

As a lifelong New Yorker, I've had an extensive but not deeply examined relationship with panhandlers. In the 1960s they were commonly known as bums or derelicts, and most had a story to sell for a quarter.

Educate Yourself, Student Government

By Adil Ahmed
Dec 2 11:20 pm ET

Our campus has faced some extremely contentious issues over the last couple semesters—Naval ROTC and the Manhattanville expansion.

With a Board Comes Enthusiastic Promise

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti
Dec 2 11:25 pm ET

With a reputation for “greening” with gusto, EcoReps tend to receive more skepticism than accolades. After all, what do they do, exactly?

Letter to the Editor

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Dec 2 11:42 pm ET

To the Editors:

An Incomplete Process

By Editorial Board
Dec 3 12:23 am ET

As the end of the semester approaches, a handful of students will require extended academic deadlines due to extraordinary circumstances which leave them unable to complete their work. Rather than assisting students in finding solutions during this taxing time, the roundabout system and lack of standardized guidelines across undergraduate schools create confusion and stress.

SPORTS »

Does Changing Coaches Lead To Victories?

By Charles Young
Dec 3 12:37 am ET

Spare a thought this Christmas for those college football coaches who have been fired or are on the hot seat.

Men’s Basketball Aims to Halt Wagner’s Win Streak

By Lucas Shaw
Dec 3 12:39 am ET

Last year, the Columbia men’s basketball team beat Wagner in every facet of the game, shooting 55 percent, out-rebounding the Seahawks by nine, racking up 20 assists, and even making more three-pointers—usually Wagner’s strength.

Freshman Makes Immediate Impact for Light Blue

By Sarah Sommer
Dec 3 12:42 am ET

For freshman point guard Katherine Goodwin, basketball and family go hand-in-hand. The Columbia College student learned about athletics as a child by watching and playing with her siblings.

Harvard, Cornell, Brown, Princeton Roll to Victories

By Michele Cleary
Dec 3 12:45 am ET

After almost four weeks of nonconference play, Harvard men’s basketball leads the Ivy League with an overall record of 3-1, thanks to victories against Holy Cross and Army this past week.

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