Grace Lin

Juggling between Vergil, the course bulletin and Student Services Online to register for courses can be a daunting process, but rest assured. We here at Spectrum have compiled a list of tips and tricks that will help you maximize your chances of getting into classes you want to take.

Going to college is a daunting prospect; for many of us, it’s our first very taste of independence away from our home and adulthood. Being an adult is hard—we need to buy our own groceries, tidy up our own spaces, plan our own time, and, most intimidatingly, planning our own finances. Putting together a budget and sticking with it is no easy task, especially in New York City, where everything is overpriced. However, don’t worry! With a few tips, Spectrum will help you to rock your first year at college without breaking the bank!

Housing registration can be stressful as you try to piece together what vibe or social scene each first-year dorm provides. If you scrambling to find upperclassmen you know to get the scoop on the dorms, you’ve come to the right place. Spectrum will introduce you to the stereotypes of every single Barnumbia first-year dorm, so rest assured!

Firsts always hold a special place in our hearts, whether that’s a first kiss, a first rejection, a first heartbreak, a first date, or a first hangover. First-years, I am sure y’all are as pumped as I am to finally no longer be treated like babies, but before we start fantasizing about better and more exciting times in the future, let’s go down memory lane and review our many firsts of this year.

Registration season is always a stressful time, whether that involves scrambling through Vergil to find classes, comparing professors on CULPA, or anxiously checking the classes on SSOL for enrollments and waitlists. In short, registration sucks. In April, we asked what would help make course selection smoother and easier. Well, we heard you and we made it! After a month of hard coding, the SpecTech team and Spectrum finally present Vergil+, a Google Chrome extension that makes enhances your registration experience.

The stressful season of housing selection is finally over, but that also means you are now facing a blank slate for room décor in the fall. Scrambling on Pinterest to find the right vibe for your future room? Overwhelmed by the collection of tapestries and wall art on Society6? Spectrum’s got you covered. Whether you are going for the minimalist aesthetic, the laid-back vibe, the alternative style, or the natural organic look, we have picked out some of the staples that will spice up your dorm affordably!

Kicking off April with a couple inches of snow, I am sure y’all are as pumped and ready for warm weather as I am. After a long winter, we are all ready to shed a few layers and glow with some spring fashion. Shy of your closet? Don’t worry, Spectrum’s got you covered! For our April issue, we invited the e-board of Hoot Magazine, the fashion magazine on campus, to share with you some of their favorite spring trends.