Spring has semi-sprung! The flowers and trees are budding back to life, and so is Columbia’s campus. Say goodbye to gray and drabby days with early sunsets, and say hello to sunny weather and the end of the semester. With nice days on the horizon, where can one find Columbia students out and about?

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The Athena Film Festival, which will take place this year from March 2 to 5, is a hallmark event at Barnard that highlights women and nonbinary filmmakers and actors. The Athena List—an integral part of the Athena Film Festival’s Creative Development Program—is an annual competition showcasing screenplays that center women and nonbinary leaders. Athena Film Festival and Athena List films feature women leadership in its many forms. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few Athena Film Festival movies and shorts to check out:

Whether you are looking for a cute date spot to go with your significant other, a group of your friends, or even for a solo date, Spectrum has you covered! New York City may not be the city of love, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself with the people you love. From restaurants to activities, here is Spectrum’s list of cute date spots around the city:

With midterms fast approaching, studying can seem like a daunting task. To bring you some comfort, Spectrum has curated a special “Lo-fi and Love” playlist for you to listen to while studying!

February is Black History Month, and Spectrum has put together a booklist and a playlist to celebrate and honor Black artists. Discover new worlds and stories with the booklist—there is something for everyone to enjoy. As for the playlist, whether you prefer jazz or pop, you are bound to find something you love. Happy reading and listening!

As Columbia students, we are all well acquainted with the 1, 2, and 3 lines, and more specifically, the 1 train. But have you ever wondered where the other subway lines go? Spectrum has put together a guide for the A, C, and E lines as well as some cool stops for you and your friends to make on the blue line to venture outside of your comfort zone.

One of the best ways to give thanks is to give back to Morningside Heights. If you’d like to be more involved with the community, Spectrum has compiled a list of several organizations in Morningside Heights doing incredible community work that you can get involved in.

There is a reason why so many romantic comedies take place in New York City: There is so much to do! Whether you love to spend time outdoors or appreciate a good sandwich, there are so many different ways that you can take control of your own story and play the main character in your own New York City rom-com. Read this list for ways to live out your New York City romance dreams.