As you leave campus for a night out, you’re sure to have your fair share of encounters with potential new friends.

In your late night TikTok binges, you might have come across content about the night routines perfected by wellness influencers. Between their night lights, supplements, and early bedtimes, these night routines may have always seemed unattainable.

While you undoubtedly have heard tales about what the Columbia experience will be like, it’s possible that these next few weeks following orientation still feel like a mystery. Spectrum is here to give you a rundown of what your next few weeks of transitioning into college will look like and what you can expect during the start of your first semester.

With the hustle and bustle of school, we can often forget about ways to stay sustainable on campus or not know how to reduce our waste. So, Spectrum is here to help with some easy tips to be more eco-friendly on campus.

As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start budding, students are leaving the comfort of their dorm rooms and venturing into the great outdoors. And who can blame them? In the spring, Columbia and New York City truly look like something out of a picturesque tourist pamphlet. But if you are one of the many who are unsure of where to spend your time in the spring outside of dorms or libraries, Spectrum is here to help you spring into action.

As the song from “The Sound of Music” suggests, we all have our own favorite things—favorite hobbies that we do and favorite people to hang out with. But, have you ever thought about your favorite Columbia things? Well, don’t worry if you haven’t, because Spectrum has you covered with some of our absolute most favorite things.

As the temperature increases and grass grows greener, spring is approaching in New York City after a cold, nearly snowless winter. If you’re ready to put away your winter coats and leave the Morningside Heights bubble, Spectrum has you covered for the perfect spring day.

Maybe someone on your floor keeps talking about transferring to a different school, or maybe your long distance best friend is talking about transferring to Columbia. Regardless of where you’re transferring from or to, changing schools is something that should be done with the same amount of thought and consideration—if not more—as initially applying to college.

As spring break approaches, it can be difficult to make plans through the chaos of school. Take this quiz to figure out how you can spend your time over your much deserved break!

Many remarkable women have graduated and hailed from Barnard College. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Spectrum has compiled a list of impressive alumnae who have made their way through Barnard’s gates.