October is finally over, which means that your grueling midterm season is finally over. But, let’s be honest—at Columbia, midterms don’t really end, do they? As you head over to Butler to study for your next round of exams, you see the sun already setting at 4 p.m. The exhaustion continues to hit as you have already lost hours of sleep and drank multiple caffeinated drinks in one day. At least you’re mentally prepared for finals, right?

Course registration is already underway, so it’s time to start finalizing next semester’s schedule. Looking for fun courses while still having to hit major and general requirements can be a struggle. Here’s a list of some spring semester courses that may be worth checking out if you’re looking to balance out your schedule.

With Halloween around the corner, it’s time to start planning the perfect costumes to showcase your personality. Maybe you’ve spent months creating Pinterest boards for inspiration, or maybe you’re in desperate need of some last-minute ideas. Here are some costume ideas based on your major.

Homecoming is the one time a year when Columbia students join together to show some school spirit. Between the football game and various family weekend festivities, there are so many things to love… and to hate. Spectrum presents you with: 10 things to hate and love about Homecoming!

With high school behind you, you’re stepping into a whole new chapter: college. Suddenly, you’re surrounded by new people, new classes, and a whole new environment to adjust to. And sometimes, in the middle of it all, you might start wondering: Am I really good enough?

LGBTQ History Month serves as a reminder of the rich legacy and ongoing impact of queer storytelling in media. In celebration, Spectrum is spotlighting six exceptional films and television series created by Columbia alumni that are worth watching. From contemporary short films to cult classics, these works showcase the breadth and creativity of queer voices in entertainment.

Wednesdays are going to feel a lot emptier now that the finale of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has aired.

It’s back to school season again. But things are different now that you’re no longer the most annoying individual on campus. Your first year was full of epic highs and lows—probably more lows. Now, you’ve decided that it’s time to make a change for this new school year, and Spectrum has some advice on how to leave your first-year self behind.

As the countdown to graduation draws closer, so do your last days living in a dorm. The experiences you’ve created over the last four years in a small, confined space have shaped you into the person you are today. Some people have walked away with roommate horror stories, while others have found their best friend for life. Over time, that tiny room—no matter how claustrophobic—became your home. Now that you’re graduating, chances are that you’ll never experience dorm life again. It’s a bittersweet farewell: You’re saying goodbye to your home as you begin the search for a new one.

Your four years of hard work are finally coming to an end. It feels bittersweet knowing you’ve survived some tough years while also creating long-lasting memories. As you walk through campus, you start to see your fellow classmates taking graduation pictures, laughing and smiling because Commencement is just a few weeks away.