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The Columbia Spectator, founded in 1877, delivers news and information daily to thousands of readers around Columbia, Morningside Heights, and West Harlem. We are the second-oldest college daily paper in the country and have been financially independent from the University since 1962. The newspaper is published five days a week during the academic year and our blog network, Spectrum, offers update

s on news, arts, commentary, and photos from around campus and New York City. The organization is run by undergraduates from Barnard, Columbia College, the School of General Studies, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a staff totaling over 200 students. Spectator has opportunities for a wide range of interests, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, design, multimedia, and finance. Along with the daily paper and blogs, Spectator Publishing Company Inc. includes The Eye, a weekly arts and features magazine; and the business division, which manages Spectator's financial standing. If you're interested in joining or have any general questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Rise and Resist, a direct action group, held a press conference in Foley Square on Wednesday to speak out against the Ma...
12/22/2024

Rise and Resist, a direct action group, held a press conference in Foley Square on Wednesday to speak out against the Manhattan district attorney’s office for dismissing a felony assault case against Reuven Kahane, a rabbi and real estate developer who drove his car into a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters and struck Maryellen “Beena” Novak, SPS ’16, at a May picket organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest.

Rise and Resist, a direct action group, held a press conference in Foley Square on Wednesday to speak out against the Manhattan district attorney’s office for dismissing a felony assault case against Reuven Kahane.

Abbey Hsu, CC ’24, represented the United States in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup last week. In the San Juan, Puerto Rico, tourn...
12/22/2024

Abbey Hsu, CC ’24, represented the United States in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup last week. In the San Juan, Puerto Rico, tournament, the U.S. women’s team defeated four countries before ultimately falling to Canada and taking home silver.

Abbey Hsu, CC ’24, took home silver in FIBA’s 3x3 AmeriCup tournament last week, representing the red, white, and blue.

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies professor Joseph Massad’s spring 2025 “Palestinian and Israeli Politics...
12/22/2024

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies professor Joseph Massad’s spring 2025 “Palestinian and Israeli Politics and Societies” class has sparked controversy and prompted School International and Public Affairs professor Lawrence “Muzzy” Rosenblatt to resign Monday.

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies professor Joseph Massad’s spring 2025 “Palestinian and Israeli Politics and Societies” class has sparked controversy and prompted School International and Public Affairs professor Lawrence “Muzzy” Rosenblatt to resign Monday.

Six Republican-led House committees and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) released an aggregate report on Wednesday about the...
12/22/2024

Six Republican-led House committees and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) released an aggregate report on Wednesday about their investigations into antisemitism on college campuses. Some of those committees have jurisdiction over international student visas and federal funding, which accounts for $1.3 billion of the University’s annual operating budget.

Six Republican-led House committees and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) released an aggregate report on Wednesday about their investigations into antisemitism on college campuses. The report states that Colum...

In a historic decision, Columbia will have the opportunity to compete for a chance in the Football Championship Subdivis...
12/20/2024

In a historic decision, Columbia will have the opportunity to compete for a chance in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs beginning in 2025. After the Lions’ 2024 conference title, they look toward qualifying for the national tournament in 2025.

From 2025 onward, Columbia football will have the chance to compete for a national title.

Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science received 5,872 early decision applications for the cl...
12/20/2024

Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science received 5,872 early decision applications for the class of 2029, a slight decrease from last year. The schools notified early applicants of their decisions on Wednesday evening.

Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science received 5,872 early decision applications for the class of 2029, according to Columbia Undergraduate Admissions. The schools notified early applicants of their decisions on Wednesday evening.

The Weekday School, a preschool housed in Riverside Church since 1930, will close at the end of this school year, the ch...
12/18/2024

The Weekday School, a preschool housed in Riverside Church since 1930, will close at the end of this school year, the church and the school announced in separate emails to parents on Monday. The church cited “shifting demographics and lower enrollment” as primary factors in the decision.

Sera Yoshino and Omar Tuffaha’s daughter was two years old when Columbia closed Red Balloon, the West Harlem preschool she attended.

Gregory Wawro, Rules Administrator and professor of political science, announced the creation of the Office of Rules Adm...
12/18/2024

Gregory Wawro, Rules Administrator and professor of political science, announced the creation of the Office of Rules Administration and expanded University delegate management and training in a presentation at Friday’s senate plenary.

Gregory Wawro, Rules Administrator and professor of political science, announced the creation of the Office of Rules Administration and expanded University delegate management and training in a presentation at Friday’s senate plenary.

Interim University President Katrina Armstrong delivered an update to the University Senate at a Friday plenary, discuss...
12/18/2024

Interim University President Katrina Armstrong delivered an update to the University Senate at a Friday plenary, discussing the University’s planned protections for international students under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and reevaluating campus access amid ongoing restrictions.

Interim University President Katrina Armstrong delivered an update to the University Senate at a Friday plenary, discussing the University’s planned protections for international students under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and reevaluating campus access amid ongoing restrictions...

The New York City Housing Authority and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together Partners announced on Thursday the f...
12/18/2024

The New York City Housing Authority and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together Partners announced on Thursday the financial closing on renovations for 1,272 apartments within Manhattanville Houses.

The New York City Housing Authority announced Thursday that 1,272 apartments within Manhattanville Houses have been officially financially closed for privatization.

The New York Police Department arrested a suspect, Tarek Bazrouk, in the Dec. 9 alleged robbery and hate crime against a...
12/18/2024

The New York Police Department arrested a suspect, Tarek Bazrouk, in the Dec. 9 alleged robbery and hate crime against a Columbia student and charged him with robbery in the third degree as a hate crime and robbery in the third degree.

The New York Police Department arrested a suspect in the Dec. 9 alleged robbery and hate crime against a Columbia student on Monday morning and charged him with robbery in the third degree and robbery in the third degree as a hate crime.

Barnard released early decision acceptances for the class of 2029 on Saturday. The college, however, did not provide app...
12/18/2024

Barnard released early decision acceptances for the class of 2029 on Saturday. The college, however, did not provide applicant numbers or an acceptance rate.

Barnard released early decision acceptances for the class of 2029 on Saturday. The college, however, did not provide applicant numbers or an acceptance rate.

Sean D’Arcy, CC ’81, was a second-team All-Ivy linebacker in his heyday. This year, he returned to Wien Stadium twice to...
12/14/2024

Sean D’Arcy, CC ’81, was a second-team All-Ivy linebacker in his heyday. This year, he returned to Wien Stadium twice to offer guidance, motivation, and a little bit of history to what became a championship-caliber Columbia football team.

Like most football players at Columbia, Sean D’Arcy, CC ’81, never won an Ivy League championship. He never even experienced a winning season with the Light Blue.

Absolute Bagels has closed after more than 30 years. Following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene n...
12/13/2024

Absolute Bagels has closed after more than 30 years. Following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene notice issued on Dec. 11, the shop’s owner has decided to retire.

After 34 years, Absolute Bagels has permanently closed.

A Columbia student reported being punched in the face and having their Israeli flag stolen at a protest on Monday, accor...
12/11/2024

A Columbia student reported being punched in the face and having their Israeli flag stolen at a protest on Monday, according to a Clery Crime Alert sent to the University community Wednesday morning. The New York Police Department is investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Updated on Dec. 12 at 12:36 a.m.

“What could be further from the values of engagement and diversity than a public rejection of dialogue with a certain ty...
12/11/2024

“What could be further from the values of engagement and diversity than a public rejection of dialogue with a certain type of student?” Elisha Baker, CC ’26, Eden Yadegar, CC ’25, and David Lederer, CC ’26, write in response to Amine Bit’s recent op-ed. “We believe there is a time and a place for debate about issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Uuniversity governance structures, and the fundamental purpose of a university.”

Why are we at Columbia, and what is the purpose of higher education? Many of us arrived at Columbia fueled by curiosity and a yearning for knowledge. However, in recent months, it has become clear that not all members of our community share a vision of open dialogue and mutual learning.

The Columbia Daily Spectator is proud to announce the members of its 149th managing board, to be led by Editor in Chief ...
12/11/2024

The Columbia Daily Spectator is proud to announce the members of its 149th managing board, to be led by Editor in Chief Shea Vance, BC ’26, Managing Editor Heather Chen, CC ’26, and Publisher Albert Tsai, GS ’26.

The Columbia Daily Spectator is proud to announce the members of its 149th managing board, which will lead the country’s second-oldest college daily newspaper through 2025.

In a new op-ed, the Spectator editorial board explores David Brooks’ critique of elite university students. “The belief ...
12/11/2024

In a new op-ed, the Spectator editorial board explores David Brooks’ critique of elite university students. “The belief that students at elite universities cannot be authentically progressive oversimplifies the nature of institutions like Columbia,” the board writes, arguing that privilege and progressivism are not mutually exclusive. Rather, students must use their unique position to advocate for meaningful social reform both within and beyond the gates of elite institutions.

In his June 6 opinion piece, New York Times columnist David Brooks argued that a paradox exists within the “educated class”: The progressive student of today tends to position the...

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The Columbia Spectator, founded in 1877, delivers news and information daily to thousands of readers around Columbia, Morningside Heights, and West Harlem. We are the second-oldest college daily paper in the country and have been financially independent from the University since 1962. The organization is run by undergraduates from Barnard, Columbia College, General Studies, and SEAS, with a staff totaling over 250 students. Spectator has opportunities for a wide range of interests, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, design, multimedia, marketing, sales, and finance. Along with daily content online and weekly paper, Spectator Publishing Company Inc. includes The Eye, an arts and features magazine, and the business division, which manages Spectator's financial standing. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. To submit an op-ed, contact [email protected]. Send news tips to [email protected].

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