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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].

Applications are open for eight affordable housing apartments in Columbia’s housing portfolio, designated specifically f...
05/30/2026

Applications are open for eight affordable housing apartments in Columbia’s housing portfolio, designated specifically for tenants unaffiliated with the University. The application to be considered for a unit closes May 31.

Columbia has opened applications for eight affordable apartments in its housing portfolio, designated specifically for tenants unaffiliated with the University.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivered a virtual address at the Jewish Theological Seminary’s 2026 commencement May 19...
05/29/2026

Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivered a virtual address at the Jewish Theological Seminary’s 2026 commencement May 19, calling for stronger ties between the Jewish diaspora and Israel as dozens of protesters gathered outside to denounce his involvement.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivered a virtual address at the Jewish Theological Seminary’s 2026 commencement May 19, calling for stronger ties between the Jewish diaspora and Israel as dozens of protesters gathered outside to denounce his involvement.

A federal appeals court issued an order Tuesday protecting Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, from being returned to Immigration ...
05/27/2026

A federal appeals court issued an order Tuesday protecting Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, from being returned to Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention as he appeals his case to the Supreme Court.

A federal appeals court issued an order Tuesday protecting Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, from being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement again as he

Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, will appeal his case to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court denied his request Fri...
05/24/2026

Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, will appeal his case to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court denied his request Friday for the full court to rehear a January ruling releasing him from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.

Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, will appeal his case to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court denied his request Friday for the full court to rehear a January decision that

Columbia celebrated the class of 2026 amid record high temperatures Wednesday morning, featuring a surprise performance ...
05/24/2026

Columbia celebrated the class of 2026 amid record high temperatures Wednesday morning, featuring a surprise performance from eight-time Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste.

On Low Steps, surrounding Alma Mater, thousands of faculty, graduates, and family endured record-high temperatures to commemorate the class of 2026 during the graduate and professional studies schools commencement Wednesday morning.

Barnard held its commencement ceremony at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday afternoon, featuring a keynote address from A...
05/22/2026

Barnard held its commencement ceremony at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday afternoon, featuring a keynote address from Anna Quindlen Writer in Residence and professor Jennifer Finney Boylan.

Barnard celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual commencement ceremony in Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday, filled with both joy and growing discontent.

Graduating students booed acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, for the second year in a row as ...
05/22/2026

Graduating students booed acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, for the second year in a row as she delivered her address at Columbia’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.

Graduating students booed acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, for the second year in a row as she delivered her address at Columbia’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony Wednesday afternoon.

The Columbia College community celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual undergraduate Class Day ceremony on Tuesday on...
05/22/2026

The Columbia College community celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual undergraduate Class Day ceremony on Tuesday on Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus.

The Columbia College community celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual undergraduate Class Day ceremony Tuesday on Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus. Acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, did not appear at the ceremony, deviating from the previous year.

The School of General Studies community celebrated its annual Class Day on Monday at Columbia’s Morningside Heights camp...
05/22/2026

The School of General Studies community celebrated its annual Class Day on Monday at Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus, commemorating the class of 2026.

The School of General Studies community celebrated its annual Class Day on Monday at Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus, commemorating the class of 2026.

The School of Engineering and Applied Science community celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual undergraduate Class D...
05/20/2026

The School of Engineering and Applied Science community celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual undergraduate Class Day ceremony hosted on Columbia’s Morningside campus on Monday.

The School of Engineering and Applied Science community celebrated the class of 2026 at its annual undergraduate Class Day ceremony hosted on Columbia’s Morningside campus on Monday.

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