With finals right around the corner, many students are focused on catching up on lectures, assignments, projects, and more. However, with so many things to get done, it can feel like we never have the time to catch our breath or take a moment for ourselves. It can be helpful to cut down study time by just a few minutes—or even an hour—with a little self-care. If you are not sure how to unwind, or just want to try something new, here are Spectrum’s top picks for self-care activities.

With course registration opening on Nov. 15, many of you may be wondering which courses to take within or outside of your major. With CULPA back online, you might not know how to start your course search. If you’re feeling unprepared and unaware of the beloved courses here at Columbia and Barnard, take a look at our staff’s favorite courses. Ranging from sociology to education, we’ve listed down a variety of courses you may like!

Six Columbia Daily Spectator Spectrum team members show us what a day in their life looks like during a remote semester.

Although the first week of classes is over, you may still be looking for a course that will make fall 2020 as engaging as possible. With the shopping period fully underway, Spectrum presents our top picks for courses at Columbia and Barnard.

Just because you’re not on the football team doesn’t mean you can’t get involved with athletics at Columbia. In fact, it’s extremely easy to join a club or an intramural team. There are dozens of different teams, each of which has different time commitments and practice schedules. Before you join one, however, there are a few things you should consider.

It’s that time of year again: our beloved Orgo Night. We know a lot of you are busy studying (hopefully not for Orgo) or are just too lazy to haul yourself to Butler, but we’ve got you covered. Spectrum’s live coverage of CUMB’s semi-annual Orgo Night will begin tonight right before midnight!

We’re all just a bunch of hormonal college students: We date, we hook up, we try to forget those embarrassing one-night stands (you know the ones). The point is, sex is a big part of the college experience.

So, you’re staying on campus for fall break.