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2011-12 in Review: Occupy Wall Street rekindles campus protest spirit, for a bit

Many students and professors spent time at Zuccotti Park in the fall, but the Occupy movement's presence at Columbia faded in the spring.

By Leah Greenbaum | May 6 02:37 pm ET

Senate passes resolution supporting public course evaluations

After an hour of debate, the University Senate resolved to encourage all Columbia schools to make course evaluations public, in a 44 to 12 vote.

By Margaret Mattes | Apr 27 09:47 pm ET

An aging Rangel faces a changing Harlem and a new Hispanic majority

The congressman, who has served for 41 years, has a loyal political base, but Upper Manhattan is evolving and the district’s lines are changing.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | Apr 26 06:18 am ET

Softball takes on Lehigh in rookie showdown

The Lions face a strong pitching team in Lehigh, led by freshman Emily Bausher.

By Hahn Chang | Apr 24 08:57 pm ET

First female minister in 108th Street church makes history

Eva Duzant made history last month at Southern Baptist Church, on 108th Street between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West, when she became the first female pastor in its 90-year history.

By Carly Crane | Apr 19 03:48 am ET

Bollinger, panel talk race-based affirmative action

Now that the Supreme Court has decided to hear Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, the Grutter and Gratz decisions could be overturned, which Bollinger said could have “major consequences.”

By Jeremy Budd | Apr 17 04:30 am ET

General Studies elects Wisdom council president

General Studies students elected Jennifer Wisdom GSSC president and Nikki Morgan GSSC vice president of policy. Justin Carter was elected to the University Senate.

By Madina Toure | Apr 16 03:59 am ET

Softball travels to play league powerhouse Cornell

The Lions are on a two-game win streak but face a huge test against the Big Red, who are tied for first place in the Ivy League.

By Hahn Chang | Apr 13 12:22 am ET

Plan for student lounge meets concerns from performing arts groups

The clash is notable because both sides say they are trying to improve student life on campus by supporting student interaction through clubs or more hangout space.

By Lillian Chen | Apr 12 04:12 am ET

Students, faculty clash on open course evaluations

“Open course evaluations could create an atmosphere of pandering, surveillance, that could undermine responsible teaching,” School of the Arts professor Bette Gordon said.

By Margaret Mattes | Apr 12 04:07 am ET

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