• Postcrypt Coffeehouse jams on

    8:47pm 12/4/11

    Postcrypt Coffeehouse jams on

    The sizable turnouts every week at the Postcrypt Coffeehouse is testament to the continued popularity of folk music. Never been inside the basement of St. Paul's Chapel on a Friday or Saturday evening? Co-managers of Postcrypt Annika Christensen and Rosie Donlon explain why you should make the coffeehouse part of your weekend plans.

    St. Paul’s Chapel on Columbia Campus is known for its religious significance and impressive architecture, but it has another reputation in the eyes of some university students. Since 1964 it has been the site of the Postcrypt coffeehouse, a tiny venue in the chapel basement that features performances from students and community musicians alike.

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  • Columbia Goes Global

    11:18pm 5/8/11

    Columbia Goes Global

    This week at Low Library, President Bollinger was joined by Dean Michelle Moody-Adams, Peter Awn, and President Deborah Spar to debate the "global mission of the University". The day was about planning Columbia's next 50 years. The event? Columbia Goes Global. But what does that mean? Inside Low Library we heard answers from those who are working to make 'Global Columbia' a reality. Here's a look at the highlights.

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  • Baseball: Lions rain on Cornell's parade

    2:10am 4/18/11

    Baseball: Lions rain on Cornell's parade

    Facing poor weather and a stern test in the Cornell Big Red, could Columbia improve upon their .500 record?

    On an overcast day at Robertson Field at the Baker Athletic Complex, the Columbia Lions played host to the Cornell Big Red. 

  • Tennis: Epic Showdown with Yale

    10:59pm 4/10/11

    Tennis: Epic Showdown with Yale

    The men's tennis team played the Yale Bulldogs on Saturday in what was a finish for the ages. Columbia Men’s Tennis looked to pick up their first conference win this Saturday against the Yale Bulldogs. Yale sported a better record heading into Saturday’s match at the Dick Savitt Center, and the Lions would need all the heroics they could get to pull off an upset. CTV News brings you the highlights.

  • Baseball: Lions lose both games in double-header

    10:10pm 4/3/11

    Baseball: Lions lose both games in double-header

    After losing to Monmouth on Wednesday, Columbia Men's Baseball looked to make an impression on Dartmouth this Saturday in their first conference games of the season. Could the Lions rough up the defending Ivy League champions?

  • Baseball Season Takes Off

    1:51am 3/29/11

    Baseball Season Takes Off

    The Columbia Lions took the diamond for the first time at home this Saturday after playing their first thirteen games on the road. The Lions started off the season 7-6, a vast improvement over their less than stellar 3-11 record before their first home series last season. But having been swept by Central Florida University the week before, would Columbia be able regain its early season momentum with wins against Holy Cross University in a double-header over the weekend?

  • Columbia Men's Basketball sees Crimson

    12:41am 2/21/11

    Columbia Men's Basketball sees Crimson

    On the cusp of having a winning season, but not yet performing at an elite level, this weekend's game against Harvard would demonstrate if the Lions are ready to take that next step towards greatness.

  • Men's Basketball: Lions have 1-1 weekend

    11:32pm 2/20/11

    Men's Basketball: Lions have 1-1 weekend

    Columbia men's basketball came home this weekend, having dropped two on the road against stiff opposition at Brown and Yale. In spite of what their 12-8 record may suggest, heading into Friday's game against Princeton, the Lions had only dropped one game at home- a one-point loss to Elon over winter break. Would their home domination continue against rivals Princeton and UPenn?

  • Women's Basketball: Lions neuter Bulldogs

    10:51pm 2/20/11

    Women's Basketball: Lions neuter Bulldogs

    At long last, it seems like Columbia women's basketball has hit its stride. Rarely do teams recover from an 0-13 start to the season, but be that as it may, a one point defeat to Harvard, and wins over Dartmouth and Brown were all it took to make the Lions look like a contender again. What would happen when they hosted Yale on Saturday?

  • Basketball: Columbia vs. Wagner

    6:00pm 12/13/10

    Basketball: Columbia vs. Wagner

    The men's basketball team is off to a roaring start. The Lions are just 1-4 on the road, but they were carrying a perfect home record into their game against Wagner earlier this week. Would the Lions stick to their winning ways?

  • Financial News: The Parker Report - April 17, 2011

    2:08am 5/9/11

    Financial News: The Parker Report - April 17, 2011

    CTV's weekly financial update brings the latest news from New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. This week, the Economics Society weighs in on what students could draw from CTV's business report.

  • Fake IDs on Campus

    11:40pm 5/8/11

    Fake IDs on Campus

    This Spring, a Columbia College football player, Anthony Johnson was arrested for ordering 42 fake IDs. The price paid was 62 dollars each, and Johnson admitted to selling them for 64 each. Really bad idea.

  • Financial News: The Parker Report - May 1, 2011

    6:56pm 5/8/11

    Financial News: The Parker Report - May 1, 2011

    This week brings the launch of Columbia's first official investment fund managed by a group of undergrads. It's called "The Lion Fund", and it officially starts trading today, May 1st. To celebrate the kick-off, CTV has a special financial report for these new investors, live from the New York Stock Exchange. But first, meet the fund's representative, SEAS undergrad Xander Ciucci.

  • CTV News Weather Update - April 3, 2011

    11:21pm 4/11/11

    CTV News Weather Update - April 3, 2011

    CTV News weather reporter Emily Ellis keeps you updated for the week ahead.

  • Financial News: The Parker Report - April 10, 2011

    10:48pm 4/10/11

    Financial News: The Parker Report - April 10, 2011

    New on CTV, we're launching a new weekly business report. Up next, we go live for the first time from the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. Do Columbians care about business and finance? You bet they do.

  • CTV News Weather Update - March 27, 2011

    12:10am 4/1/11

    CTV News Weather Update - March 27, 2011

    Has spring finally sprung or will Winter return once again this week? CTV News weather reporter Emily Ellis keeps you updated.

  • Columbia Responds To Global Crises

    11:57pm 3/31/11

    Columbia Responds To Global Crises

    This week, Columbians came together to address the recent crises in North Africa and Japan. Both the Graduate Business School and the School of International Affairs hosted informed and passionate debates, bringing the experts, and the answers - to Columbia.

  • Changes to housing and room selection

    11:50pm 3/31/11

    Changes to housing and room selection

    Room selection is coming up soon for Columbia undergraduates, and there are several changes that may affect where you choose to live. John Jay Lounge is usually just a freshman hangout spot, but beginning on Tuesday, March 29, Columbia's undergraduate students will flock to the room for the annual suite selection process.

  • Eggsploitation?

    1:42pm 3/11/11

    Eggsploitation?

    Easy Money? As more American women delay childbirth, the fertility industry is booming. According to national data from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, more women than ever are using donor eggs to conceive - which means healthy college girls are in-demand, and in-the-money. While financial incentives are high - awareness about the medical risks associated with egg donation is lacking.

  • Students respond to heckling of veteran at ROTC debate

    8:57pm 2/28/11

    Students respond to heckling of veteran at ROTC debate

    The debate about ROTC on campus received national media attention after a veteran was allegedly heckled at a town hall meeting.

  • Barnard presents senior thesis plays

    7:49pm 2/28/11

    Barnard presents senior thesis plays

    This week, the first installment of Barnard's annual festival of new, student written plays begins. The festival showcases the senior theses of two theatre majors, with design and management carried out by Barnard and Columbia theatre students.

  • The Treasury Judges TARP

    12:31am 2/28/11

    The Treasury Judges TARP

    This Friday, SIPA students, professors, and the press gathered to hear David Miller, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Chief Investment Officer, weigh in on the TARP program.

  • Feds Cut Financial Aid

    12:23am 2/28/11

    Feds Cut Financial Aid

    Heads up to students applying for financial aid. Federal Student Aid Grants are being cut. For starters, congress has allowed Academic Competitiveness, and SMART Grants to sunset. While these grants were geared toward very specific academic achievement, they did allow students to earn up to $1300 for the first two years, and $4000 for the last two years of college. Not anymore.

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  • ROTC debate - Students express Opinions

    3:35pm 2/21/11

    ROTC debate - Students express Opinions

    The debate about ROTC's possible return to Columbia's campus is heating up. CTV News covered the latest installment of the debate, a forum for students to voice their opinions concerning the debate.

  • Fashion: Dressing up on campus

    3:29pm 2/21/11

    Fashion: Dressing up on campus

    What are some of the latest fashion trends sweeping Morningside Heights?

  • CTV News Weather Update - February 20, 2011

    12:39am 2/21/11

    CTV News Weather Update - February 20, 2011

    Will Winter return this week or is it really spring? CTV News weather reporter Emily Ellis keeps you updated.

  • Wikileaks on Campus

    11:00pm 2/20/11

    Wikileaks on Campus

    Wikileaks has been in the news both internationally and on campus. This Thursday, Columbia's Journalism School presented "WikiLeaks: The Inside Story" by hosting a panel of experts to discuss the development and actions of Wikileaks.

  • Glass House Rocks @ Lerner

    9:46pm 2/20/11

    Glass House Rocks @ Lerner

    This Thursday night, students gathered in Lerner for the annual Glass House Rocks festival, featuring dance group performances, activities, and, of course, free food.

  • Club Sports Financial Difficulties

    7:51pm 1/31/11

    Club Sports Financial Difficulties

    The Club Sports Governing Board is asking CCSC for a twenty to thirty thousand dollar bailout after an unexpected change in the administration's coaches pay policy left them with nowhere else to turn. CCSC President Learned Foote weighed in on the issue.

  • Up & Coming Columbia Musician

    7:48pm 1/31/11

    Up & Coming Columbia Musician

    CTV takes a look at some of the talent here on campus. Reporter Andy Seife sat down with a budding Columbia musician whose name we may be seeing on the charts in a few years.

  • Cup of Joe

    8:18pm 1/31/11

    Cup of Joe

    Trendy New York City java chain Joe Coffee opened its doors on campus this week in the Northwest Corner Building.