Anurak Saelaow

The word “Spectator” has its origins in the Latin specere, meaning “to look” or “observe”—an imperative that this paper has attempted to carry out for the past 141 years of its existence. Aside from this crucial mission of turning an incisive and objective lens onto our campus, the act of looking has taken on additional shades of meaning as I approach the end of my time at Columbia. Indeed, the Latin word for mirror also shares the same etymological root as “Spectator,” reminding us of the constant need to take a step back and gaze upon our likenesses in the glass. At the end of four years of college and three full terms dedicated to this organization, past the the haze of calendars, newsprint, and revenue projections, I can hopefully see things with a little more clarity.

We are excited to announce Spectator’s 142nd managing board. We have been incredibly honored to work with you and are excited to see all that you accomplish.