Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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Genderblind housing possible

By Kim Kirschenbaum
Mar 25 12:34 am ET

Madeleine Lloyd-Davies, BC ’11, is worried about discomfort upon moving into her dormitory next fall—and it’s not because of her lottery number.

Final exam reading period extended to two study days

By Alix Pianin
Mar 25 12:36 am ET

Students stressed about the elimination of the traditional study week before final exams in favor of one study day may now breathe a bit easier, as the Registrar has agreed to adding a second study day to next year’s end of semester exams.

Locals, faculty await stimulus package

By Sam Levin
Mar 25 12:38 am ET

Waiting for the relief of federal stimulus money to kick in, Morningside Heights businesses and Columbia administrators anticipate an economic boost that has yet to reveal its local significance.

MTA likely to hike fares, cut service

By Maggie Astor
Mar 25 12:39 am ET

The finance committee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority passed what has been widely termed a “doomsday” fare hike proposal on Monday, paving the way for the full MTA board to grant final approval in a vote scheduled for today.

2009 housing numerology

By Yipeng Huang and Ben Cotton
Mar 25 04:51 am ET

Check out Spectator's guide to the 2009 housing lottery.

OPINION »

Lost and found—a journey to China

By Yoav Oren
Mar 24 07:54 pm ET

When I finally got there, to the real China, I was stunned to say the least. Post-Cultural Revolution, the country was in a new phase of development and was marching forward without looking back at the China that I had always envisioned.

Think twice about Plan B

By Lauren Salz
Mar 24 07:59 pm ET

The consequences of taking Plan B are possibly as dire as the consequences of having an abortion.

Uncovering success

By Editorial Board
Mar 25 02:40 am ET

Barnard’s Committee on Instruction should look to Columbia's other undergraduate schools and emulate their pass/D/fail policies.

SPORTS »

Penn, Princeton persevere against strong adversaries

By Jacob Shapiro
Mar 25 12:40 am ET

Over the past few weeks, Ivy League opponents have been traveling around the country to play non-conference matchups in preparation for the start of the Ivy League baseball season this weekend. Here’s a look at how they did: BROWN: Two weeks ago, the Bears headed to Alabama for a four-game series with Auburn. Brown dropped all four games, but saw its offense come alive in the final contest that took 11 innings to decide. After adding a run in the top of the 11th inning, junior pitcher Rob Wilcox allowed two earned runs as the Tigers won the game on a fielder’s choice.

Penn, Princeton persevere against strong adversaries

By Jacob Shapiro
Mar 25 12:40 am ET

Over the past few weeks, Ivy League opponents have been traveling around the country to play non-conference matchups in preparation for the start of the Ivy League baseball season this weekend. Here’s a look at how they did: BROWN: Two weeks ago, the Bears headed to Alabama for a four-game series with Auburn. Brown dropped all four games, but saw its offense come alive in the final contest that took 11 innings to decide. After adding a run in the top of the 11th inning, junior pitcher Rob Wilcox allowed two earned runs as the Tigers won the game on a fielder’s choice.

Lions drop home opener to St. John’s

By Michael Shapiro
Mar 25 12:41 am ET

Columbia baseball was relieved to step onto home turf at Robertson Field for the first time in 2009 yesterday afternoon following a difficult 17 games on the road.

Student-athletes: the respect that they deserve

By Jelani Johnson
Mar 25 12:42 am ET

The NCAA basketball tournament is my favorite sporting event in the world. Actually, I lie, but it is a close second behind the World Cup. I have missed nearly all of this college basketball season because I have been studying abroad.

From a No. 1 ranking in Turkey to Columbia tennis

By Kunal Gupta
Mar 25 12:43 am ET

Ekin Sezgen is a player mature beyond his years.

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