You’re hovering near the back of a classroom in Philosophy Hall, torn between keeping your friend company as they listen attentively to the club president at the front of the room babble on about recruitment timelines, and returning to your dorm to prepare for a fraternity interrogation (interview) by some sophomore named Chad.

Maybe you’ve done that online personality quiz that assigns you a Harry Potter character, ultimately being told that you’re smart like Hermione or brave like Ron. This quiz will go beyond obvious answers and tell you which LitHum character you’re most like based on your Columbia student tendencies. Of the eight results available, there is one wild card harder to attain than the others. And no, it’s not Achilles or Odysseus.

With my first two months of Columbia life already complete, I feel the obligation to reflect on my dorm experience and be thankful for just how lucky I’ve been with the hall and room I’ve been assigned.

You’re sitting through a seminar when an idea suddenly pops up. It’s a good one. As you mull it over in your head, you feel a slight tingling sensation, a mix between apprehension and excitement. The tingling grows more intense, and you feel restless. Your professor asks, “Does anyone have any thoughts?” Even better. You don’t have to interrupt. You plan to open your mouth. You can feel the words rolling off your tongue. You review the thought in your head one last time.

Halloweekend is right around the corner, which means it’s time to queue up a good movie. If you’re skipping the theater and its spooky new releases, we’ve pulled together a few classics you can stream from bed instead.

Columbia students can often be found running to class—but only after they make a pit stop for caffeine.

One of the busiest days at Columbia is less than a week away: Homecoming. For many, it’s a time to come together with friends and family, attend tailgates, sport some merch, and pretend to care about football.