NEWS »

Harlem real estate market mixed

Brokers in West Harlem are facing hard times, though some statistics show signs that the market is on the rise.

State gears up for education reform

New York education officials discussed reform at Teachers College on Monday.

Barnard debates science requirement

Barnard students and faculty question whether science should be one of the Nine Ways of Knowing, and what's so great about labs.

Columbia launches new Global Centers

The University is building up its Beijing presence.

Diana goes green, opts for sustainability

The Nexus building will include a host of environmentally friendly features, such as a daylight dimming system and recycled building materials.

OPINION »

How safe are we?

Columbia University could stand to reevaluate some of its key approaches to student safety.

Positively J Street

Columbia made me a self-loathing Jew.

Rely on what?

Our situation appears to necessitate reliance on something that doesn’t fluctuate and break down as much as our surroundings.

Igniting a log, igniting school spirit

Columbians should join the winter festivities on Low Plaza at 5:45 p.m. today.

Columbia & Its Discontents

SPORTS »

Societal police trying to take all the fun out of sports

When I first became a sports fan, I not only fell in love with the games themselves but also the traditions, rivalries and idiosyncrasies – all of the little things that make sports special. Now, soccer moms, writers and even college administrators are trying to end the old ways of sports. I am not insensitive to or ignorant of changes in society. What I cannot fathom is the obsession with curbing the little things, the events that make sports just a bit dirtier but a whole lot more fun.

Basketball loses nailbiter at Sacred Heart

Columbia lost last night on the road to Sacred Heart in a physical game, 60-55. An inability to make key plays late and costly turnovers down the stretch squandered a strong defensive effort from Columbia.

Quote of the Day

“It's interesting to see that when overseas, people are much more spirited about their Columbia background.”

-Aileen Yan, SEAS '11

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