The holiday season is an opportunity for all kinds of celebrations. Thanksgiving break is on the way, generating excitement and providing a chance to reflect on the things we’re thankful for. Choosing to celebrate Friendsgiving is another way to express how thankful you are for the friends you’ve made at college—and for those who cannot make it home, it can be a way to experience connection and quell homesickness.

We all have left a two-hour-long lecture with no idea what was discussed or have received a bad grade on an exam and hidden it from our friends. Impostor syndrome at Columbia is a real phenomenon, and Spectrum is here to remind you that you belong. We all take difficult classes; it’s normal to fall behind sometimes, and there are steps you can take to combat the feelings of doubt and hopelessness that come with impostor syndrome. Keep reading to learn about resources that can help you overcome these struggles.

After 18 months of hybrid and virtual events, missing opportunities on all our favorite cold season holidays, Halloween is finally here and the city is up and ready to scare! This is your guide to the most popular and sought after events of the year so silence your cell phones and get ready to take notes. Whether you’re a party animal and craving Manhattan’s nightlife or you’re looking for a more laid-back treat for your trick, it’s all in this handbook to Halloweekend 2021! Grab those dusty Pinterest boards and TikTok costume ideas you’ve been saving all year because it’s going to be a long weekend to help you make up for all the missed opportunities this past year and loosen up after a tough midterm season!