Assistant professor Shai Davidai has left his teaching position at the Business School.

Thousands of West Harlem residents hit the polls last week to cast their ballots early for the high-stakes Democratic mayoral primary that has mobilized voters throughout the city.

This spring break, Spectator staff photographers, like many other Columbia students, took a break from the office to explore—both throughout New York City and abroad. Despite being outside of their natural habitat, scurrying around campus taking stock pictures, they still produced amazing photos. See a collection of our photographers’ adventures over break.

Barnard is infamous for its randomized first-year housing; you won’t know what to expect until you’re actually living in it. Its first-year dorms—Sulzberger, Reid, Brooks, and Hewitt—are collectively known as the Quad. Each dorm has its own unique traits that can define your first-year year dorm experience–for better or worse.

Columbia and Barnard announced some important changes to housing registration that could affect your options. If this is your first time going through the housing lottery, or even your third, here are some important updates to keep in mind for 2025 housing registration.

This Saturday, March 29, Spectator and Columbia College Student Council will co-host the biannual Free Food Expo from noon to 2 p.m. on Low Plaza. To participate, install the Columbia Spectator app, available on the App Store. You can find a ticket for the event under your profile. Since the app is not currently available on the Google Play Store, if you have an Android phone, simply show your device to the vendors.

Always on the other side of the camera, you might wonder what a day in the life of a Spectator photographer looks like. Who are they? Do they only take stock images of Alma? Do they exist outside of Spec? Seven photographers take you behind the scenes and share what a typical week looks like, whether they are in or out of the office.

Black student organizations across campus are commemorating Black History Month with events that foster community, celebrate Black culture, and create spaces for meaningful dialogue. From trivia nights to professional panels, here are some of the events that offer students the chance to engage with Black history, connect with peers and alumni, and honor Black identity.

This year for Black History Month, Spectrum has compiled a watchlist of movies highlighting Black directors, actors, and historical figures.