Ben Schwartz: "What’s up everybody? This is Slowshake and welcome to the tiny dorm, welcome to my tiny dorm.”

Katie Chou: The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, following Congress’ failure to pass a continuing resolution—a provision that would have temporarily funded federal government operations until a regular appropriations bill can be passed. This marks the fifth shutdown that has lasted more than four business days since 1981.

“Hey so today, we’re going to be doing some edging ASMR.”

Voiceover: "President Donald Trump is just two months into his second term, and his administration has already taken heavy aim at Columbia on a number of occasions. Here’s a rundown of how Trump’s policies have impacted the University and added to ongoing campus turmoil since he took office in January.

Shea Vance: "Hi, I’m Shea Vance, the 149th editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator and president of Spectator Publishing Company. Founded in 1877 and financially independent from the University since 1962, Spectator is Columbia’s largest student-run publication and the second-oldest college daily newspaper in the nation. With two main divisions, Journalism and Business and Innovations, Spectator is made up of nearly 300 reporters, editors, photographers, illustrators, videographers, designers, engineers, analysts, and salespeople.

Voice Over: “With its late-night service and jumbo slices, Koronet Pizza has long been a place for the Morningside Heights community to enjoy a delicious bite.

Voice Over: Located at the corner of 112th Street and Broadway, Tom’s Restaurant is a famed diner in Morningside Heights. Recognizable by its distinctive neon sign, the diner became nationally known for its appearance on the TV show “Seinfeld.”f

Colin: We’re just asking people what they’re doing this summer.

Kenny: So this is Columbia University Lion Dance, and it’s based off of traditional Chinese lion dance—basically created hundreds of years ago to scare off evil spirits during the Lunar New Year.

Senem: What does love mean to you?