Thursday, April 16, 2009

NEWS »

Residents face stricter rules for pet ownership

By Sam Levin
Apr 15 08:21 pm ET

From the intimidating pit bulls that bite on command to the droopy eyed Saint Bernards that slobber and snore, dogs—and their owners—who live in New York City Housing Authority buildings will face new rules and regulations starting May 1, and local responses have ranged from relief to outrage.

Groups reach out to victims of assault

By Maggie Astor
Apr 15 08:22 pm ET

The campus is plastered with black-and-white signs in anticipation of tonight’s Take Back the Night march, and they are as stark as the statistics they display.

ESC elects council, amends voting

By Elizabeth Scott
Apr 15 08:24 pm ET

The Engineering Student Council class elections closed Wednesday with uncontested candidate Heather Lee clenching the senior class presidency.

Earth Institute to create new major for fall 2010

By Margaux Groux
Apr 15 08:27 pm ET

As issues of climate control continue to make front-page news, the Earth Institute plans to unveil a new undergraduate major in sustainable development for fall 2010.

"Occupation 101"

By James Rathmell
Apr 16 12:28 am ET

Muslim Students Association | Barnard English professor Bashir Abu-Manneh addressed a group of students during a question and answer session following the screening of the documentary Occupation 101. The film features interviews with leading scholars on the Middle East and information on the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today, as well as testimonials from those directly affected. The event was co-sponsored by MSA and the Arab Students Association at the School of International and Public Affairs.

OPINION »

Why join us tonight

By Linnea Hincks and Kabita Parajuli
Apr 15 08:13 pm ET

People inevitably ask what good it does to march. Can public protest do anything to change the course of private acts? Many of us have sought to articulate how exactly a march and speak-out can prevent sexual violence.

Activism that matters

By Jonathan Hollander
Apr 15 08:14 pm ET

At Columbia, I find we often get caught up in debates over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that hardly exist anywhere outside our academy.

Letters to the editor

By Opinion
Apr 15 08:15 pm ET

In her April 14 op-ed “An Ivy-educated fashion icon,” Ana Baric writes, “If a female public figure can only receive respect and accolades (that aren’t related to her aesthetic appeal) if she wears pants suits, we have a problem.”

Turning Blue Java green

By Editorial Board
Apr 16 12:21 am ET

By charging lower prices for coffee-mug refills, Blue Java will help Columbians keep up with their fast-paced lives while making it easier to go green.

SPORTS »

Lions look to get back on track against Manhattan

By Michele Cleary
Apr 15 10:48 pm ET

The Columbia softball team will look to rebound from a four-game sweep at the hands of Princeton when it takes on Manhattan this afternoon.

Columbia alum takes his game global

By Kunal Gupta
Apr 15 10:51 pm ET

Jared Drucker has made $643 this year, and just over $1000 in his career. He has spent the past year playing in remote places such as Chandigarh, India, Naucalpan, Mexico, and Santa Tecla, El Salvador.

Mascots provide more than just entertainment

By Jacob Shapiro
Apr 15 10:53 pm ET

While in Phoenix over the weekend, I had the privilege of attending an Arizona Diamondbacks game at beautiful Chase Field. Right before the game started, the PA announcer introduced the team’s mascot, Baxter, to the crowd. And to my surprise, Baxter was a furry bobcat and had nothing at all to do with a snake.

Aided by Fordham miscues, CU notches comeback win

By Jacob Levenfeld
Apr 15 10:55 pm ET

With a combination of heads-up baserunning, strong pitching, and a series of Fordham miscues, Columbia was able to emerge victorious in a wild afternoon game that featured five total errors and 10 different pitchers.

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