Barack Obama, CC ‘83, becomes first Columbia College alumnus elected U.S. president

The presidential race that captivated the country for months held a special resonance on campus, as Barack Obama, CC ’83, became not only the first black person to win the office, but also the first Columbia College alumnus to do so.

By Betsy Morais | May 9 09:57 pm ET

The presidential race that captivated the country for months held a special resonance on campus, as Barack Obama, CC ’83, became not only the first black person to win the office, but also the first Columbia College alumnus to do so.

Partisan But...

The JumboTron flickered. McCain made a joke about falling asleep on
stage. Obama admitted he once went to Columbia—though no offense, his

By Editorial Board | Sep 12 05:02 pm ET

The JumboTron flickered. McCain made a joke about falling asleep on
stage. Obama admitted he once went to Columbia—though no offense, his

Students Flood Low Plaza to Watch Candidates Speak

By Melissa Repko | Sep 12 04:47 am ET

Despite Campaign Halt, Event Focuses on Political Issues

Even as Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) called for a renewal of public service, it was almost politics as usual at the ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum in Roone

By Joy Resmovits | Sep 12 04:46 am ET

Even as Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) called for a renewal of public service, it was almost politics as usual at the ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum in Roone

In the Nation's Spotlight

Today, the Columbia campus plays host to the ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum, a program including Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.), and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), and New York state Go

By Editorial Board | Sep 10 11:49 pm ET

Today, the Columbia campus plays host to the ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum, a program including Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.), and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), and New York state Go

On Volunteerism

If there is one thing that can be said unequivocally about this election, it is that it has reintroduced America—and the world—to all that is good about the American democratic process.

By William Organek | Sep 10 11:04 pm ET

If there is one thing that can be said unequivocally about this election, it is that it has reintroduced America—and the world—to all that is good about the American democratic process.

Peace is the Greatest Service of All

We’ve all lived seven years since the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001, and all we have to show for it is an occupation in Iraq, with over 4,000 U.S.

By Andrew Lyubarsky | Sep 10 10:48 pm ET

We’ve all lived seven years since the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001, and all we have to show for it is an occupation in Iraq, with over 4,000 U.S.

Lucky Few Win Coveted Seats at McCain-Obama Summit

A happy surprise awaited 100 students when they awoke Tuesday morning: a coveted seat in Thursday’s ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum in Lerner Hall.

By Maggie Astor | Sep 10 03:07 am ET

A happy surprise awaited 100 students when they awoke Tuesday morning: a coveted seat in Thursday’s ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum in Lerner Hall.

Saddleback Redux?

Tomorrow, Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) will appear in Roone Arledge Auditorium during the ServiceNation Presidential Forum.

By Editorial Board | Sep 10 01:29 am ET

Tomorrow, Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) will appear in Roone Arledge Auditorium during the ServiceNation Presidential Forum.

The Other World Leaders

Thursday's ServiceNation program is generating a great deal of well-deserved excitement, but students should not forget about the opportunities presented by the World Leaders Forum.

By Editorial Board | Sep 9 12:22 am ET

Thursday's ServiceNation program is generating a great deal of well-deserved excitement, but students should not forget about the opportunities presented by the World Leaders Forum.