Gen Z is historically having less romantic interaction than previous generations, and we at Spectrum couldn’t help but notice that Columbia stands as a testament to the same. While there are a lucky few who seem to have found their person in the bleak dating scene, the majority of the population seems to appreciate the simpler things in life—like carrying their own bags, and not having to plan out Valentine’s gifts. Here are some theories that came to mind when we confronted this question.

Every midterm season, there’s a few things that keep the Columbia student body hopeful: Halloweekend, fall break, and Marriage Pact. Marriage Pact season is an exciting few weeks—you fill out the questionnaire (maybe more than once), you nominate your campus celebrity crush, and hope to God that you don’t receive a friend match (yet again) or an ex-situationship.

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.

’Twas the night before Homecoming, and all through the lawns

Whether you’re a Columbia College student or a down-on-your-luck engineering major with a Hamilton Hall recitation section, we’ve all faced the infamous Hamilton elevators. There is no right time to wade into the battlefield of making your way up to a seventh-floor Hamilton class with the elevators moving at a glacial pace.