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Columbia may have pockets of diversity, but we must persist in making it more common on campus.

By Andrea Viejo | Nov 14 07:30 pm ET

Diversity University

Columbia should strive for more socioeconomic diversity.

By Editorial Board | Nov 3 07:51 pm ET

Affirm affirmative action

As the Supreme Court reconsiders the issue of diversity, Columbia should look to preserve it.

By Jessica Geiger | Oct 26 08:30 pm ET

Meritocracy is an engine of inequality

A much lauded theory is inaccurate in portraying social realities.

By Shamus Khan | Mar 3 10:32 pm ET

Playing the race card—Part II

We are who we admit, and much of the blame must go to the admissions office’s amazingly cynical affirmative action policy.

By Chris Morris-Lent | Apr 8 06:47 pm ET

Playing the race card—Part I

“I am the daughter of African immigrants,” said a classmate of mine, “and I’m going to exploit that for all it’s worth.”

By Chris Morris-Lent | Mar 25 07:08 pm ET

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