break

With fall break coming up, it’s the perfect time to relax, rewind, and start a new show. During the semester, we don’t usually have enough time to watch TV, or even if we do, many of us feel overwhelmed by all the shows that are available across the various streaming platforms. That’s why the Spectrum staff came together to recommend our favorite binge-worthy TV shows. Of course, everyone has different tastes in TV, which is why we hope that our diverse range of recommendations will include at least one option that could become your new favorite show!

With midterms season slowly coming to an end, we all need a well-deserved break. If you’re staying in the city over fall break and are looking for ways to relieve some pent-up midterm stress, here are some fun and, most importantly, cheap ways for you to escape the Morningside bubble and explore the city.

As Halloween approaches, there’s one more reason for Columbia students to celebrate the end of the month: fall break. Some may be returning home for the break, while others may be staying on campus, studying for their remaining midterms or taking advantage of the city without worrying about classes for a couple of days.

With finals quickly approaching, most of us are already stressing about the amount of studying and exams we have coming up. However, as human beings, we’re bound to need a break during finals season, even if just for an hour or two each day. To help you think of some easy, fun, and relaxing things to do to get away from the stressful atmosphere that is ever-present on campus during finals seasons, here are eight study break ideas.

We hate to break it to you, but we officially have less than ten class days left, which of course means that summer is just around the corner (yay!) but also that finals are fast approaching (boo!). We can totally understand if you’re feeling stressed and a little paralyzed just thinking about the workload. But if your study plan is to binge-watch Netflix and then pull a few consecutive all nighters in Butler, we’ll be blunt: That’s a guaranteed recipe for disaster. Instead, consider spacing things out a little this round by creating a study schedule. While we can’t guarantee success, we can promise you that with a study schedule, you’ll (hopefully) maintain better mental health during this trying season because you can at least rest assured that you’ve tried your best.

I used to love going to the airport. It used to be the prelude to an adventure novel. I was embarking on the Airbus A380 to a pirate’s island; readying myself for a scavenger hunt in the dreamy Abomey, Benin; preparing for a historical trip to see the wonders of Turkey; or flying across the Atlantic to the city that never sleeps.

Now that spring break is over, it’s time to get back to work. But, you’re still bound to need a break every once in a while. From lecture series to opportunities for community service to dance performances, here’s a list of some cool upcoming events at Columbia and Barnard that are perfect opportunities for you to take that well-deserved study break!

Feeling like you haven’t had a good laugh since spring break ended? Don’t worry, April Fools’ Day is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to start planning those sneaky pranks for your beloved roommates and friends. It may feel challenging to think of funny pranks that don’t go too far. Don’t fret—here are some campus-friendly pranks that won’t get you in trouble.

With assignments rapidly piling up and tan lines fading, it’s beginning to feel like spring break never even happened. Gone are the days of sleeping in, lounging at home, or relaxing at the beach. If you’re in denial, here are some ways to extend that seemingly fleeting bliss.

With spring break around the corner, finding good deals for flights may be difficult. But don’t worry: it’s not impossible. There are still good, inclusive deals to be found within the depths of the Internet. Spectrum has scoured a myriad of sites to find the best airline tickets so you can vacation on a budget!