As the refuge of Thanksgiving break creeps closer and closer, so does the small but stressful window for spring 2025 course registration. For Barnard students, navigating course registration while completing the Foundations requirements can get tricky.

Spooky season is sadly coming to an end.

“And 5… 4… 3… 2… 1. Pencils down!” Those words signal the end of a familiar and stressful experience. Shoulders drop, students lean back in their seats with a wave of relief—or maybe disappointment—but at last, it’s over. With exams behind them, a question remains: What comes next?

With the arrival of fall, it’s important not to get caught in a whirlwind of days solely spent studying in Butler and to remember what the rest of the season has to offer. You don’t have to stay indoors just because it’s gotten chillier out. Spectrum is here to help you make this year’s fall the best one yet—from wardrobe essentials to quintessential New York City activities that you won’t want to miss.

We’re well into the semester, the leaves are changing colors, and yet, you’ve done it again—the cycle of studying for midterms at the last possible minute has unfortunately repeated itself. You’re not alone, and we’re here to help with Spectrum’s guide to cramming.