Parul Guliani

It's hard to believe that this is the last issue of our tenure as Eye editors. After 24 issues—12 in print and 12 online—countless late nights, and an ongoing transition from print to online, we are proud, exhausted, and excited to see what happens next. Thank you to all of our readers for tuning in each week, and appreciating the silly and the serious; to all of our writers and artists for making the magazine what it is; and to all of our editors for their incredible work. From stories of black students being policed by Columbia's Public Safety, women of color not included in campus dialogues on sexual assault, and first-generation students at an elite university, The Eye has been at the forefront of campus journalism, telling stories that would not otherwise be told on campus. We look forward to even more of this, even more humor, and even more art in semesters to come.

For the first month or two of this semester, I found myself freaking out about something I'd never imagined I'd have to worry about at Columbia: a growing fear that I had way too much free time on my hands.

Last week, Thought Catalog published a shockingly racist article titled "Asian Women Need To Stop Dating White Men." While I'm hesitant to give the offensive article any more attention than it's already received, I think the article—and the subsequent backlash— sheds light on an important problem with satirical writing: it often fails to serve an argumentative purpose.

Any headline that includes the phrase, "then have your mind blown" is probably unworthy of being opened. So when we heard that The College Fix had just published an op-ed by Princeton freshman Tal Fortgang titled "Meet the Poster Child for 'White Privilege'—Then have your Mind Blown," our reaction was a collective Eye roll. By "have your mind blown," The College Fix must have meant "spend the rest of your night clenching your fists and fuming over the sad irony that those who don't understand the meaning of white male privilege are the ones who benefit most from it."

 The first symptom of what would become a lifelong identity conflict appeared the day I rejected the name my parents had given me in favor of an absurd, Americanized version of it.

For reasons unknown, the university has something against national holidays. First, we were probably the only school in the country that didn't get Columbus Day off, and then classes weren't officially out until today. This means that those of us who don't hail from New York or Jersey (because, even though practically every other person is from Jersey doesn't mean you can assume all of us are) probably won't be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner. NBD.

Check out these stories in this week's edition of The Eye. I Woke Up Like This: Former Spectator Managing Editor Finn Vigeland joins four Columbians—two students and two administrators—in their morning routines and reports back with every peculiar detail. Say My Name: Eye Managing Editor for Features Parul Guliani reflects on the Americanization of her name and how it relates to her cultural identity. Eyesites: Take this quiz to find out if you're #basic. Plus, Eye editors dish on their worst and weirdest summer jobs. Guess Who's Back:  AJ Stoughton examines the rise and return of comedian Dave Chappelle. The Crop Top Heard 'Round the World: Crop tops are the latest addition to men's fashion. Former Eye Art Director Suze Myers discusses this absurd trend.

After my three years at the Eye, I couldn't be more proud of the beautiful visuals, eloquent writing, and intelligent commentary we've produced over the years. And while I'm sad to say goodbye to our print publication, I'm thrilled to be a part of the team that ushers the Eye into its new, digital era. Keep an eye out for our visually awesome, revamped website, which will go live in the Fall. And as you're passing through Lerner or the Diana, be sure to pick up a physical copy of our magazine. It's our last.   Goodbye to All That: Four seniors reflect on their time at Columbia, and what it means to be leaving these years---and NYC---behind. Blind Relationship: Former Eye art director Suze Myers writes about a whirlwind first-year relationship with a guitar-playing boy she met in the park, and what she's learned since then. Occupy Twitter: How much can a hashtag really accomplish? Ella Every-Wortman investigates the pros and cons of online activism. Relig-iOS Experience: Heard of eBreviary or BuzzTorah? Max Ridge discusses religion's influence in the virtual sphere. Material Girl: Suze Myers chats with artist Mickalene Thomas about her creative process, her inspiration, and her unique choice of materials.

Prozac, Zoloft, and other anti-depressants are not uncommon on campus—or on college campuses throughout the nation. In this week's lead, Leah Greenbaum discusses her struggles with anxiety and depression while reflecting on the connection between emotional instability and creativity. [Lead] You've heard—Daniel Radcliffe recently admitted to being drunk on set. In this week's 20/20, Anneliese Cooper discusses her reaction to the news about the boy wizard she grew up with. [20/20] Is the price of "exposure" worth it? Kaitlin Phillips looks into the legality and fairness of unpaid internships. [Ideas] Writer/director Paul Weitz is famous for his role in the production of popular movies such as About a Boy, Little Fockers, and American Pie. Monica Carty talked to him about his most recent projects and his experience turning books into movies. [Interview] While slam poetry is popular in New York City, something about the art form has kept it from catching fire on campus. Parul Guliani examines slam poetry's role as a medium for discussing political, social, and personal issues. [Ideas]