In a city of 8 million people, finding safe and inclusive spaces where you can go out, be yourself, and connect with community matters.

This is your big break. Last night, you went to bed as yourself. This morning, you woke up as a turkey. Instead of ending up as the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving dinner—destined to share a plate with canned cranberry sauce and instant mashed potatoes—you were thrown into a shining presidential photo op.

Spectrum ventured across campus to rank the dining halls by their dessert offerings this week. However, somewhere along our investigation, it became obvious that dining halls might just be too inconsistent to rank objectively. What follows is an unscientific, entirely subjective review based on an extremely small sample size, a biased perspective, and pure dessert intuition.

Fall is in full swing at Columbia. Halloweekend is upon us, and whether you’re scrambling to finish a last-minute costume or drowning in midterm chaos, one thing’s certain: The right playlist can make or break your vibe.

As the big Homecoming game approaches, we at Spectrum are beyond excited and pumped. We hear our Lions are on a winning streak and as complete non-experts, we thought we’d share our musings about Homecoming.

Living in New York City in the fall can feel like stepping into the opening scene of a movie. Whether it’s the sound emanating from subway grates or the cozy cafés on every corner, this city has a vibe that extends far beyond the screen. Your own New York City experience can be as exhilarating or overwhelming as a movie plot—but if you’re not careful, you might end up writing the wrong script. Luckily, there’s no lack of shows that can fast-track you into appreciating the charming chaos of being a New Yorker.

Soon after its release, Charli XCX’s album “Brat” became this summer’s digital cultural break. It also became an online shorthand capturing an unapologetic, messy indulgence and an unwavering sense of confidence. “Brat” seems to have been a perfect match for the summer season—but can this neon-green spirit carry into the fall?

Words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, receiving gifts, and physical touch. These are the five love languages first developed by author Gary Chapman, now widespread in the public’s imagination through frequent appearances in popular online quizzes, newsletters, podcasts, and relationship counseling resources.

It’s 8 p.m. on a Thursday night, and you’re scrolling through your social media feed avoiding all your work in Butler Library. Jealousy slowly mounts as you see your friends at other colleges donning foam fingers at football games, standing in stadiums roaring with school pride.

Ready to make the most out of your meal swipe? The Columbia dining halls are stocked with everything you need to turn your meal plan into the perfect personalized café menu, from Stevia packets to coffee creamer singles. Channel your inner barista with these five drink recipes all crafted from dining hall-sourced ingredients.