Did you just discover football due to a certain new celebrity relationship? As the Homecoming game fast approaches, we at Spectrum have a guide for what to expect, explained in language that any Swiftie will understand.

Some people were made with the ability to go out and dance the night away at any given moment. But for those of us who get hives whenever we think of going out, especially as the weather gets cooler, here are our tried-and-true steps to planning a fun—but still low-key—night with friends.

Now that the semester is gaining speed, it’s time to think about the things that truly matter: self-care and music. Thankfully, New York City has an abundance of musical venues and options for you to soothe your pre-midterm nerves and distract yourself from that pile of work sitting on your desk! The hardest question you have to answer now is figuring out what experience you want to have.

The weather is warming up, the color is coming back to the world, and New York City is bustling. Now, more than ever, is the perfect time to do things you truly enjoy. Columbia is certainly known for its work-life balance and the understanding that hardworking students need breaks sometimes—so, sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself at this point in the semester.

It’s almost that time of the year—Passover season. You may know someone who mentioned that they will be off-campus for the week, or you may just be somewhat familiar with the holiday but unsure of the specifics. Maybe you want to find out how you can commemorate the holiday on campus yourself. Either way, read on for everything you might want to know.

It’s that time of year again—spring break! If you find yourself in the category of “I don’t have any plans yet,” you don’t have to let this break go to waste! Here are some ideas to travel near New York City, organized by travel times to destination and stratified by mode of transportation.

Women’s History Month is a time where we are reminded to truly appreciate and support women. One way to do this is by supporting female-led businesses. There are so many great women-owned businesses to explore, so we’ve compiled some of the ones in New York City that we think you should check out.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we all want to find the perfect gifts for our friends and significant others. It is only fitting that—in this academically rigorous community—your friends get the gifts they truly want and deserve. What better way to do that than by choosing a present best suited for their major?

At the start of the semester, many of us feel excited to get back to campus and start our new classes. At the same time, it can be overwhelming to balance your new workload with your health and personal life. Here are some simple organization tools that can help you this semester and every semester after.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a single student on campus who doesn’t agree that finals are one of the most trying times of the semester. This is the season of studying, writing endless essays, and dealing with the fallout of procrastination. While you are inching your way through your piles of work, have no fear: There is light at the end of the tunnel. These are some of the best things to look forward to after finals are over.