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As an Asian American who grew up in an immigrant household where political engagement was de-emphasized, I relate to several points raised in a recent op-ed declaring that Andrew Yang’s campaign for mayor is the “cure for the model minority myth.” However, I disagree with the author’s assessment that his mayoral run truly challenges the pernicious stereotype surrounding Asian Americans—instead, Yang continues to perpetuate it.

The punchy drumming from Leikeli47′s “Tic Boom” music video echoes in the gallery, as an  audience lingers in front of Lindsey Brittain Collins’s painting of a Black baby doll sitting against a background of concrete. At the other end of the gallery, colorful suspended quilts covered with patterns inspired by the designer’s Native American heritage, quietly recount a history of grief and betrayal.

Finals season is around the corner! It is important to approach this part of the semester with a good mindset and a pocketful of tips and tricks to help you put your best foot forward. Below are some tips to ensure a happier and more successful experience with finals.

The cast members freeze mid-sentence, their concern and anticipation visible through clear plastic masks. Suddenly, the screen lights up with a multiple-choice question: “What would you do?”

The Columbia College Student Council and the Engineering Student Council announced election results for the 2021-22 academic year Monday morning. Less than 30 percent of the Columbia College and SEAS student bodies voted in student council elections this year. Over half of all CCSC races were unopposed; the same was true for over 75 percent of ESC races.

Shih-Fu Chang has been named interim dean of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, according to an email sent by University President Lee Bollinger Friday. His term will begin on July 1,as the school’s current dean, Mary Boyce, transitions to her new role as University provost.

During the fifth day of the Graduate Workers of Columbia-United Auto Workers strike on Friday, March 19, a crowd gathered around the sundial to rally in support of the union’s demands for a fair contract. Lindsey Boylan, Business ’12, a candidate for Manhattan Borough President, spoke at the rally, not about the alleged sexual harassment she faced as a staffer for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but instead about her experiences of harassment while she was a student at Columbia.

It is no secret that beauty, skin care, and hair care play a large role in making women feel confident and empowered. In a society where beauty has long been correlated with Eurocentric features and whiteness, the media often does not represent women of color as traditionally “beautiful.” Makeup advertisements, magazine covers, and Barbie dolls disproportionately feature straight hair and white skin, which sets a standard of beauty that excludes Black women with dark skin and natural afro-textured hair.