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As the spring term begins, thousands of Columbia students have returned to campus. Despite facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, many local galleries and art-related businesses continue to offer a diverse array of artistic experiences for Columbia students, ranging from exhibitions confronting the pressing issues of race and gender inequalities to craft and pottery workshops that provide an opportunity to step away from the screen and into the studio.

Following the Ivy League’s decision to cancel winter sports at the beginning of the semester, 2020 was a roller coaster and a heartbreaking year for athletes at Columbia.

Columbia College and School of General Studies students will be able to pass/D/fail one fall semester class without restriction until the end of the term and withdraw from courses till Dec. 14, according to a statement released by Columbia College Dean of Academic Affairs Lisa Hollibaugh on Nov. 18. The announcement followed a similar statement made by the School of Engineering and Applied Science earlier this week.

The pandemic has changed many of our favorite holidays, including Halloween. Even so, this year might just be the perfect opportunity to expand your trick-or-treating network beyond your neighborhood. Though most Halloween activities need to be virtual for safety purposes, this creates an opportunity to connect with your friends who may not be in your physical neighborhood. Here are some ideas to kick-start your Halloween party.

With the upcoming presidential election and voter registration deadlines drawing near Spectrum wants to remind you to register and vote!

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.

Barnard and Columbia announced a full move to online learning for all undergraduate classes and most graduate classes Friday afternoon.

Just one day after Columbia and Barnard announced that only first-years and sophomores will be invited back to campus for the fall semester, the Ivy League declared Wednesday afternoon that all athletics will be postponed until at least January. All sports will be prohibited from participating in competitions, while practices will be permitted if protections are in place to ensure they are in accordance with each institution’s and state’s policies.