Friday, December 4, 2009

Court rejects eminent domain in Manhattanville

By Maggie Astor and Betsy Morais
Dec 4 03:35 am ET

The New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division ruled Thursday that state seizure of private property in the 17-acre expansion zone is illegal, dealing a harsh blow to the University’s vision for development.

Fireside chat covers campus, finance

By Amber Tunnell
Dec 4 03:42 am ET

At Thursday night's fireside chat, President Bollinger admitted that he never read newspapers while a graduate student studying free speech and press.

Uptown fresh produce stands gain popularity

By Claire Luchette
Dec 4 03:46 am ET

Upper Manhattan's street produce vendors are cropping up.

Chomsky speaks on U.S. imperialism

By Claire Luchette
Dec 4 03:50 am ET

Noam Chomsky delivered the Edward W. Said Memorial Lecture to a packed crowd on Thursday.

Defeat of same-sex marriage bill disappoints many

By Sam Levin and Madina Toure
Dec 4 03:53 am ET

Reactions to the defeated same-sex marriage bill, on campus and off

Jody's Drawings!

By Jody Zellman
Dec 3 08:45 pm ET

Pushing the boundaries on Frontiers

By Editorial Board
Dec 3 09:05 pm ET

Frontiers of Science has its problems, but it must be maintained.

Administrating community

By Sarah Leonard and Kate Redburn
Dec 3 10:17 pm ET

But before we get all charged up about the new RezPro (bring this into circulation, people), let’s just check in with our favorite administration to make sure they’re not just slapping on another layer of bureaucracy to cover the cracks in the Columbia “community.”

A Wigilia for all

By Gosia Pawlak
Dec 3 11:30 pm ET

But the Wigilia event, in the context of the multiculturalism of Columbia and New York, is broader than one religious identity.

MoMA reels in ‘Big Fish’ with artful Tim Burton retrospective

By Daniel Valella
Dec 3 07:44 pm ET

The Tim Burton Retrospective at the MoMA, running through April 26, hopes to give eager students a "Nightmare Before Christmas" with this exclusive look at the sketches and photographs that inspire his work.

Lower East Side trip brings high quality coffee

By Andrew Wailes
Dec 3 08:46 pm ET

Cake Shop takes the cake when it comes to a quality cup of NYC joe.

Soul searching: The hunt for Harlem’s most delectable Southern cuisine

By Devin Briski
Dec 3 08:50 pm ET

It’s time for students to take a break feeding their brain with term paper and projects, and instead focus on nourishing the soul—with soul food, that is.

Great shows find good homes far from Broadway

By Maricela Gonzalez
Dec 3 08:53 pm ET

The best outer borough theater performances lure students out of their campus cocoons.

‘In the Next Room’ stages orgasms but offers little stimulation

By Ruthie Fierberg
Dec 3 08:56 pm ET

"In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)" brings raw sexuality to Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre.

SoA Alumnus Ed Park brings ‘Office’ humor to debut novel

By Claire Fu and Carey Dunne
Dec 3 08:58 pm ET

Humor flows through SOA alumnus Ed Park's debut novel, "Personal Days."

Dancing in the streets

By Mollie Lobl
Dec 3 08:59 pm ET

Dance permeates the streets of New York City in unexpected ways—from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to run-ins with dancing legends.

CNN doctor explains medical mysteries in new book

By Sonal Kumar
Dec 3 09:00 pm ET

Dr. Sanjay Gupta may be a TV personality on CNN, but his book on death reveals a darker side.

After tours, Brooklyn Brewery pours Columbians a tall one

By Devin Briski
Dec 3 09:03 pm ET

While known better for hispters and pizza, Brookyln highlights its beer.

Thrifty sartorial treasures hide in Williamsburg’s Beacon’s Closet

By Allison Malecha
Dec 3 09:05 pm ET

Good deals abound in a fashion haven across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Outer borough theater puts on its fight face

By Lily Cederbaum
Dec 3 09:06 pm ET

Violence in Brooklyn takes to the stage.

Unexpected music venues keep the beat across the bridge

By Yishu Huang
Dec 4 04:24 am ET

Students find intimate music venues in tucked away in Williamsburg.

Young athletes need to break trend of egomania in sports

By Jacob Shapiro
Dec 3 09:08 pm ET

Sports is obviously a competitive business and many players are coveted and respected for their tough attitudes and grit on the field, but being a total and utter jerk is a different category. As forces like YouTube continue to shrink the world, teams are increasingly worried about their image and how their players are viewed in the public domain.

Late-game comeback lifts Lions over Lehigh

By Lucas Shaw
Dec 3 09:09 pm ET

The men's basketball team defeated Lehigh on Thursday night, and will look to carry their momentum into their Saturday matchup against Stony Brook.

Women’s basketball seeks second straight win against St. John’s

By Sarah Sommer
Dec 3 09:10 pm ET

The women's basketball team will look for their second straight win against St. John's on Friday, when they tip-off at 12:30 p.m.

Light Blue heads west to face some of nation’s best wrestlers

By Jacob Levenfeld
Dec 3 09:11 pm ET

A week after competing in their first duals of the winter season, Columbia’s wrestlers are heading out west to compete in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational this weekend. The Lions (1-1-1) will be competing against 43 other schools from around the nation.

Men’s swimming to finish 2009 at Bucknell Open

By Victoria Jones
Dec 3 09:12 pm ET

After a brief pause for turkey and stuffing, the Columbia men’s swimming team dives back into the pool this weekend for the three-day Bucknell Open—its final competition before the winter break.

Women’s swimming looks for first win against Wagner

By Bart Lopez
Dec 3 09:13 pm ET

The Columbia women’s swimming and diving team will head to Staten Island this Saturday to face Wagner. The Lions, who are currently 0-2 overall, will look for their first win of the season.