Though the end of the semester can feel like a month-long stretch of despair, Spectrum is here to remind you that it’s all about perspective. If you manage to leave the library, the end of the fall semester is arguably one of the most festive times of the year, with the holiday season in full swing. Use this guide and discover how you can romanticize the last few weeks of the semester to make them merry and bright.

Much of the rhetoric around college relationships makes it sound like college is the “best,” if not only, time for you to find your forever partner. While this may be a hot take, do not feel the need to succumb to the pressures of dating in college. In fact, there can be many perks to not dating in college—and no, this is not sarcastic.

You’ve seen it before, or maybe it was you: the person who has been holed up in Butler Library for hours on end with bloodshot eyes glued to a screen, slowly descending into a state of madness. After several hours, Butler tends to have effects similar to gambling floors in Las Vegas—time freezes. But unlike Las Vegas, Butler’s image does not scream fun, wild, crazy nights. Instead, Spectrum presents: the five stages of going insane in Butler.

Calling all “RuPaul’s Drag Race” enthusiasts! Tired of nagging your friends to start watching “Drag Race” so you can indulge in your love of RuPaul with someone? We get it. That’s why we have put together a step-by-step plan on how to host a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing party and finally get your friends to join the fun of discovering America’s next drag superstar.

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.

Whether this is your first or last year of college, it’s never too late to start new traditions with your friends! Spectrum is here to inspire you with some ideas for things to do together, no matter the size of your friend group. Your time at Columbia is limited, so be sure to make the most of it.

It’s 7 p.m. and you get the text in the group chat: “Are we meeting at the train or our suite?” Your friend replies: “Suite at 8 p.m.?” Let’s be real, that really means 9 p.m.

You’ve heard it a million times before: “You should treat yourself.” Bored? Treat yourself. Feeling accomplished? Treat yourself. Burnt out? Treat yourself. But what does it really mean to “treat yourself,” and how does it impact or motivate us?

Welcome to Columbia! There are many spots you’ll explore during your four years on campus, but let’s be honest—the places where you’ll probably spend many, many hours studying are most important to get acquainted with. Though navigating Columbia’s 19 libraries may seem daunting at first, Spectrum is here to help you find one that works best for your studying preferences.

You did it! Congratulations on this incredible milestone. Your time at Columbia has been filled with high highs and low lows, and you should feel immensely proud of all your achievements and the lessons you have learned along the way. Unlike the reflection demanded of course evaluations at the end of every semester, Spectrum has reflected on your college years for you. Join us and think back on a few of your “firsts” at Columbia: