spectrum: Social

Firsts always hold a special place in our hearts, whether that’s a first kiss, a first rejection, a first heartbreak, a first date, or a first hangover. First-years, I am sure y’all are as pumped as I am to finally no longer be treated like babies, but before we start fantasizing about better and more exciting times in the future, let’s go down memory lane and review our many firsts of this year.

Got post-Bacchanal blues? We do too. But never fear, Spectrum is here, with a list of six music festivals in New York to keep you lit all summer. Whether you like R&B, indie pop, or (*gasp*) even country, these music festivals will guarantee you an unforgettable summer break.

We Columbia students may not be the best at getting off campus, but if there’s one thing that will get us downtown, it’s a concert. That being said, realistically, we can’t always afford tickets at Terminal 5 or Madison Square Garden (even for the bad seats); but don’t worry, there are many other amazing venues in the city. You’re going to have to take a lot of Ls (trains) to get to these under-the-radar music venues, but you’ll be guaranteed an intimate and unique concert experience.

Sure, Thanksgiving is technically about expressing gratitude, but let’s be honest: the holiday is mostly about the food—and it doesn’t have to come in the form of a fancy home-cooked meal. If you’re staying in the city and spending the holiday with your Barnumbia family, we have a few ideas for your traditional Thanksgiving meal.

You’ve got everything in place to make this Bacchanal the lit-est yet: You know where you have to be at what time, including where to get your wristbands. Even if you aren’t planning on going to the concert, you still have the day’s itinerary good and ready to go.

With all of the stressors and deadlines, campus often has a way of feeling claustrophobic. That’s why Spectrum created our new series, A Break in the Bubble. We provide you with key points in a NYC hot spot so that exploring the city, escaping MoHi, and getting ~cultured~ seamlessly fit together.

While Bacchanal is supposed to be a weekend of good music and fun with your friends, you won’t have fun if you’re too busy worrying about your p-sets and essays or if you get a bit too wild and find yourself at Mount Sinai on Sunday morning. (Please don’t let this happen to you. Be responsible and stay safe.)

If you’re getting ready for some Bacchanal antics, you may want to figure out your game plan before you start turning up on Saturday. There’s a ton of different ways to do Bacchanal, but if you’re planning on going all out, be sure you know the general course of events that happen the day of.

Try after try, you can’t seem to nab a ticket to Bacchanal. Sure, if you wanted to go, it sucks, but there is some good news. Obviously you won’t have to brave the mosh pit in front of Low or have your personal space and hygiene compromised by countless drunken strangers. Also, there’s still plenty of ways to enjoy the Bacchanal experience and even find a great view to watch the show. All you need is a little creativity.

There are only five days when Bacchanal tickets are made available, and two of them have already flown past. If you were unsuccessful in your first few attempts, fear not—you have three more opportunities: