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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].

Columbia’s annual military ball raised nearly $800,000 on Nov. 14—the largest fundraising total in the event’s history—w...
12/05/2025

Columbia’s annual military ball raised nearly $800,000 on Nov. 14—the largest fundraising total in the event’s history—with more than 400 student tickets sold. Proceeds from the event will support University programs for student veterans, including tuition assistance, transition resources, and the Veterans Excellence Support Fund.

Columbia’s military ball, brought together nearly 700 attendees for an evening of speeches, dinner, and dancing at the annual event at Pier 60 on Nov. 14, marking the largest number of guests in the event’s history, according to a Nov. 19

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Thursday launched the claims process for a $21 million class claims fund ...
12/05/2025

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Thursday launched the claims process for a $21 million class claims fund for Jewish and Israeli employees who report having experienced discrimination at Columbia between Oct. 7, 2023, and July 23.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Thursday launched the claims process for a $21 million class claims fund for Jewish and Israeli employees who report having experienced discrimination at Columbia between Oct. 7, 2023, and July 23.

Celebrity chef Melba Wilson of the renowned Melba’s Restaurant distributed holiday meals to 150 families on Nov. 24 in a...
12/05/2025

Celebrity chef Melba Wilson of the renowned Melba’s Restaurant distributed holiday meals to 150 families on Nov. 24 in an effort to combat food insecurity in Harlem.

In response to rising food insecurity in West Harlem, celebrity Chef Melba Wilson of Melba’s Restaurant served Thanksgiving meals to 150 families at P.S. 92’s cafeteria on Nov. 24.

Columbia affiliates have increased their advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., over the past five months amid growing un...
12/05/2025

Columbia affiliates have increased their advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., over the past five months amid growing uncertainty over future federal research funding. Faculty, staff, and students have visited Washington at least four times since June, according to five faculty members and students who spoke to Spectator.

Updated Dec. 4 at 1:45 a.m.

Speakers and audience members at the event discussed the future of student protests, press freedom, and campus climate a...
12/05/2025

Speakers and audience members at the event discussed the future of student protests, press freedom, and campus climate at the University in an open Q&A.

The Journalism School held a screening of “The Encampments,” a documentary about the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment,” along with...

Columbia leaders pledged in October to set aside eight rent-stabilized units for nonaffiliate neighbors. More than a mon...
12/05/2025

Columbia leaders pledged in October to set aside eight rent-stabilized units for nonaffiliate neighbors. More than a month later, community advocates say communication has stalled.

Top Columbia officials promised to set aside eight rent-stabilized units for nonaffiliates in its rent-regulated residential buildings in an October meeting with elected officials and community organizations. Over a month later, however, the community leaders who first negotiated with the University...

“Barnard’s integrity depends on mutual trust between the institution and its students,” Madeline Van Hooser, BC ’29, wri...
12/03/2025

“Barnard’s integrity depends on mutual trust between the institution and its students,” Madeline Van Hooser, BC ’29, writes. “Protecting that integrity requires the administration to be open about the choices shaping our education.”

During the first week of classes, my friend from Columbia asked me which courses I planned to take across the street next semester. When I explained that Barnard’s new policy, Foundations @ Barnard,

Men’s basketball continued its red-hot start to the season over Thanksgiving, taking down Fairfield University and Sarah...
12/03/2025

Men’s basketball continued its red-hot start to the season over Thanksgiving, taking down Fairfield University and Sarah Lawrence College. The Light Blue has had a dominant start to its season picking up its seventh win, four of which they never even trailed in.

Men’s basketball picked up a pair of wins against Fairfield University and Sarah Lawrence College over Thanksgiving break.

SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics and Kent Global Leadership Program on Conflict Resolution collaborated for a second ...
12/03/2025

SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics and Kent Global Leadership Program on Conflict Resolution collaborated for a second panel on supporting victims of conflict-related sexual violence.

Editor’s note: This article deals with topics of sexual violence.

Women’s basketball traveled to Cancún, Mexico over the Thanksgiving break for a slate of three matchups. While the Lions...
12/03/2025

Women’s basketball traveled to Cancún, Mexico over the Thanksgiving break for a slate of three matchups. While the Lions fell to Kansas State University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, junior guard Riley Weiss led their defeat of South Dakota State University with a season-high performance.

Women’s basketball traveled to Cancún, Mexico over Thanksgiving break for a slate of three matchups. While the Lions fell to Kansas State University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, they handily defeated South Dakota State University behind a season-high performance from junior ...

Women’s wrestling has exploded in size, skill, and national presence thanks to an accessible culture and transformative ...
12/03/2025

Women’s wrestling has exploded in size, skill, and national presence thanks to an accessible culture and transformative coaching. Now, with rising talent and record support, the team is pushing toward becoming the Ivy League’s first varsity women’s wrestling program.

At just 23 years old, wrestler Maya Letona, CC ’24, is already a senior national team member, a USA silver level certified coach, and an Olympic Trials competitor. Her attitude toward coaching Columbia women’s wrestling, however, is curiously laid-back.

Seven years after closing its doors, the Studio Museum in Harlem reopened last Saturday. Located on 125th Street, its co...
12/03/2025

Seven years after closing its doors, the Studio Museum in Harlem reopened last Saturday. Located on 125th Street, its contemporary building unlocks a new space and pays homage to Harlem’s Black heritage.

Seven years after closing its doors, the Studio Museum in Harlem reopened Nov. 15. Located on 125th Street, its contemporary charcoal-gray doors have shed their quaint historical veneer, unlocking a new space that pays homage to Harlem’s Black heritage.

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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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