spectrum: Social

Valentine’s date didn’t work out? You might have a couple of crushes, but how do you know who’s right for you? Answer these simple questions to find out which Columbia icon should be your date.

Congratulations, you’ve made it through the first date! Now onto the hard part—how did it actually go? Our first date detectives here at Spectrum have compiled what we believe are the best signs for whether or not you can expect a second date.

Valentine's Day might be a romantic night for some, but it can also be a time of year that might make you feel a little blue. You might even be tempted to shout, "Overrated!" upon seeing all the balloons and roses they're selling at Duane Reade.

With prospective students visiting campus and finals coming up, it’s almost time for the class of 2022 to finally move on to their second year of college. The first year of college at Columbia is one memorable year. Who doesn’t remember those awkward NSOP mixers and Carman parties? Of course, being the youngest class also means taking time to get used to life at Columbia and making lots of questionable decisions along the way.

One side effect of doing Bacchanal right is the hangover the next day (or even later that night). If you’re planning on going to darties all day and then to the concert, starting your drinking early in the morning, you’re in for a hangover the next day. Luckily for you, Spectrum has eight hangover remedies for you to try in the post-Bacchanal aftermath.

Bacchanal is just around the corner, which means SOPHIE, warm weather, and darties all weekend. Want to host your own Bacchanal pregame to celebrate the ounce of school spirit we have? Spectrum has you covered. In the fourth piece of our #SpecSoiree series, we’ll be advising you on drinks, snacks, decor, and everything in between.

Love is in the air! However, for many of us at Columbia, the only thing wafting through the air is the cold that everyone seems to have these days. Dating at Columbia is complicated, and finding a meaningful, long-term relationship seems like a miracle to a lot of us. Many have already criticized Columbia’s hookup culture, which has pushed a lot of people to reluctantly turn toward dating apps to meet their significant others.

We’ve all been there: You meet someone at a crowded, sweaty, EC party; The music is loud, the drinks are gross, and the floor is sticky. An ideal situation. You vibe, you talk, maybe dance a little, and at the end of the night, casually exchange numbers or Instagram handles. Fast forward to the next morning, and you wake up either with a smile, feeling like you need to text this person, or with a pounding hangover from too much jungle juice and a sinking feeling when you see a “Good morning :)” text from that person. Whether you’re the ghosted or the ghostee, Spectrum is here with the 10 most popular questions people have during cuffing season, courtesy of your very own Agony Aunts.