Shelby Layne

Barnard administrators say required meal plan for all students is official

Now, months after the issue of a required meal plan was first raised, Barnard administrators confirmed that the plan will be implemented, with some alterations.

Local governments seek more federal aid for cities

Politicians gathered at Columbia to discuss economic recovery and stimulus funds for local cities.

Bill Clinton on campus for World AIDS Day

Bill Clinton and Wafaa El-Sadr discuss the future of AIDS advocacy.

Investigative journalism center draws applicants despite gloomy media landscape

The Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at the J-School selects students for a specialized track.

CB7 chair welcomes new transition

Mel Wymore has lived three different lives on the Upper West Side.

This month, Wymore, who has been a neighborhood resident for 22 years, assumed the position of Community Board 7 chair. Reflecting recently on her life in the city, she said that the Upper West Side has grounded her in two major identity transformations—both of which have helped her create a sense of self.

Volunteers support crime victims at St. Luke’s

The Crime Victim Treatment Center, created decades ago in the wake of a tragedy at Columbia, now provides support services at St. Luke's.

Columbia vegans get to know the muffin freshman

A vegetarian since seventh grade and vegan for about a year, Autumn Bordner was frustrated by the lack of suitable dessert options, so in September of 2008, she took matters into her own hands.