With finals come stressful group study dates, countless trips to Blue Java and Joe, and, of course, far too many late nights in the library. Unpleasant though they may be, these nights spent in the library are unavoidable, and Columbia knows that. During finals season, a number of campus libraries extend their hours so that we can spend even more time in the library—how considerate! That being said, note that some libraries on campus, such as Butler and Avery, don’t actually change their hours during reading week or finals. We’ve compiled a list of all of the finals season schedules for the major libraries on campus so you can start planning where you’ll be spending the majority of your time for the next two weeks. Happy #FinalsSzn!

The Columbia Tree Lighting Ceremony provides a welcome moment of respite amid the chaos of the end of the semester. If you’re tempted to take a break from Butler, here are some ways to make the most of this year’s edition of this tradition, whether it’s your first or your fourth.

You know what they say: CS is the new econ. It feels like everyone at Columbia has taken, is taking, or plans to take at least one computer science class during their time here. If you fall into the third category but find yourself undecided on which course to take, look no further.

It’s a Friday night, you’re a student on a budget, and all you want is a good drink that’s close to home and won’t break the bank. We may not be as lucky as the students down at NYU, but we’ve got our share of bars close to campus that are perfect for those nights you feel like going out. All of the bars around campus have a wide variety of cocktails, but let’s be real: We all just want to know what’s cheap and good, so we talked to the bartenders themselves.

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