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As Buildings Rise, Activists Persist in Fight
Paul Bunten and his fellow Westsiders for Public Participation have spent little time resting over the past months. The group of activists have continued to rally against the development of Columbus Village, a massive building project of residential and retail space, even as it continues to rise.
Ex-Speaker of Georgian Parliament Speaks at CU
By Lien Hoang
As the international community works to resolve last month’s conflict between Russia and Georgia, the former speaker of Georgia’s parliament blamed Russia for its “Cold War-style reaction.”
Businesses Come and Go Over Summer
By Maggie Astor and Scott Levi
The summer saw significant flux in local businesses along Broadway and Amsterdam, with two major arrivals and two departures. Kim’s Mediapolis and Radio Perfecto closed amid controversy, and a new bar finally replaced Mona’s , which closed in 2007.
Oven Fire at 600 W 116th St. Residence
By Angela Radulescu and Betsy Morais
| Sep 5
A small fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Barnard residence at 600 W 116th St. Friday morning. Everyone in the building was evacuated immediately and no students were injured.
Political Science Dept. Modifies Major Requirements
By Alexa Davis
| Sep 5
Major requirements for Columbia College political science students will be lessened by 12 points starting this semester, the Columbia political science department announced.
Lottery Extended as Campus Rushes to Prepare for Forum
It was a buzz-filled weekend at Columbia as students struggled to enter their names in the lottery for the limited tickets to Thursday’s highly anticipated on-campus ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum and campus leaders scrambled to make plans.
Oven Fire Breaks Out in Barnard Dorm
By Alix Pianin and Betsy Morais
A small fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Barnard residence hall at 600 W. 116th St. early Friday morning. Everyone in the building was evacuated immediately, and no students were injured.
Lottery Opens for McCain, Obama Event
By David Xia and Alix Pianin
| Sep 5
Columbia announced on its Web site Friday evening that student registration for the ServiceNation Presidential Forum will be extended until Monday at 8 a.m. due after a day of technical difficulties. Students have reported difficulties in registering through the site due to the high traffic on the servers.
Local Activist Runs for Congress
| Sep 5Community activist Craig Schley announced Wednesday that he will run for Harlem’s Congressional seat this November.
Project Met With Mixed Feelngs at ESDC Hearing
| Sep 5The Empire State Development Corporation held its second round of hearings Thursday on Columbia’s General Project Plan for its Manhattanville campus expansion, considering in particular the possibility of the use of eminent domain there.
