Naina Lavakare

Packing for college can be one of the most daunting things to do the summer before you leave home. How will you know what you’ll need for this stage of your life? What can you afford to leave behind? Where should you even begin?

The weather is finally getting better, Low Beach is popping, and the fertilizer smells terrible. Midterms just ended, but it feels like we had a millisecond of a break to enjoy the sun before the dread starts to build again. Yes, it’s that time of the semester again. The terrible f-word that everyone loves to hate: finals. But fear not. Spectrum is here to alleviate the pain of finals season with five tips to stay afloat during the next few weeks.

April is officially upon us, which means warm(er) weather, a brief respite from exams and… Smorgasburg! If you haven’t heard of Smorgasburg, here’s the rundown.

Bacchanal is just around the corner, which means SOPHIE, warm weather, and darties all weekend. Want to host your own Bacchanal pregame to celebrate the ounce of school spirit we have? Spectrum has you covered. In the fourth piece of our #SpecSoiree series, we’ll be advising you on drinks, snacks, decor, and everything in between.

Junior Year Housing Options: Barnard

With spring break around the corner, finding good deals for flights may be difficult. But don’t worry: it’s not impossible. There are still good, inclusive deals to be found within the depths of the Internet. Spectrum has scoured a myriad of sites to find the best airline tickets so you can vacation on a budget!

Want to learn a new language while working out, catch up on current events while commuting, or listen to something soothing before you sleep that isn’t music? Why not podcasts?

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or just having a day for yourself, we bet you want to make the most of this day. Single, taken, or it’s complicated, we at Spectrum have come up with 5 ways you can reclaim Feb. 14 as just Feb. 14!

Need a break from the blandness of dining hall eggs? Craving gourmet food but don’t want to break the bank? Have $26 in your pocket? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Spectrum’s guide to NYC Restaurant Week 2019 is for you.