• Palestinians, Israelis attempt to tear down walls

    3/7/10 5:40pm

    This week, Columbia greeted the first Israeli-Palestinian Peace Week in order to promote Israel’s fight for peace. The event, organized by Columbia Hillel, was a response against the allegations made during the concurrent sixth annual Israeli Apartheid week, hosted by the Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine.

  • Columbia challenges students to serve

    3/7/10 5:39pm

    In response to the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, Columbia joined the NYC Service Challenge to promote volunteer action and to recognize efforts students have already made to serve the community.

  • Administrators stall gender-neutral housing

    3/7/10 5:38pm

    After weeks of battling for Gender Neutral housing, Columbia students found out last week that their proposal has been delayed by some members of the Columbia administration.

  • Public Safety addresses campus fires

    3/7/10 5:37pm

    Columbia may rest in a concrete jungle, but fires remain a very real threat. Fires in Nussbaum and McBain and have caused students to doubt the safety of Columbia residence halls.

  • CTV News

    3/7/10 5:24pm

    Public Safety addresses campus fires, Palestinians and Israelis attempt to tear down walls, Administrators stall gender neutral housing and Columbians respond to earthquakes in Chile and Haiti

  • CSC impresses at Lunar Gala

    2/28/10 4:44pm

    The Chinese Student Club held its annual Lunar Gala culture show on Saturday night in front of a full house. CSC showed many of their old favorites and even tried some new acts.

  • Fashion on display at BHM Showcase

    2/28/10 4:43pm

    To wrap up this year's Black Heritage Month, Columbia students put on a Fashion and Culture Show. At this event students displaying different art forms on campus that have been influenced by Black culture.

  • CC Sophomores Declare Majors

    2/28/10 4:41pm

    Over the past two weeks, the departments of Columbia College and the Center for Student Advising held major mentoring nights and open houses hoping to entice prospective majors. This week, sophomores in the college declare their majors.

  • CTV News

    2/28/10 4:39pm

    CC Sophomores declare majors, fashion on display at BHM Showcase and CSC impresses at Lunar Gala

  • 99 Columbians: Behind the lens

    2/21/10 5:07pm

    Angela Radulescu and Bennett Hong had a camera and a vision. Over the course of two months, they photographed 99 students in their dorm rooms.

  • Varsity Show previews in Havana

    2/21/10 5:06pm

    It's that time of year again. The Varsity Show is returning to Columbia for its 116th run since the tradition started. Ameneh Bordi, Director of this year's Varsity Show, describes the process for creating the show and provides incite into what viewer should expect in the upcoming show.

  • Engineers celebrate E-Week

    2/21/10 5:05pm

    Yesterday marked the end of E-Week, a national week dedicated to celebrate the field of Engineering. On campus, ESC organized a series of activities for SEAS students to attend, including guest speakers, free shirts and a battle of the bands.

  • CTV News

    2/21/10 4:55pm

    Engineers celebrate E-Week, the cast of the 116th Varsity Show previews the spring performance, and a photography project bring Columbians together.

  • Package Center delivers, reconsiders efficacy

    2/15/10 2:50am

    Miguel Pagan, Executive Director of Print and Mail Services responds to students' concerns and frustration with the Lerner Hall Package Center.

  • Seniors on the job hunt

    2/15/10 2:49am

    For most members of the class of 2010, this May marks graduation and end to classes. For others, May is just another reminder to find a job or risk joining the unemployment line.

  • Lions seek Valentine fun

    2/15/10 2:47am

    It's the romantic time of the year again with Valentine's Day at Columbia.

  • Black Heritage Month kicks off

    2/15/10 2:45am

    Each month at Columbia, we celebrate a different piece of our diverse student body through Heritage and Awareness Months. This month, we celebrate Black Heritage Month.

  • CTV News

    2/15/10 2:38am

    Black Heritage Month kicks off, administrators comment on Package Center delays, seniors look for jobs and Lions seek Valentine fun.

  • Barnard students fight mandatory meal plan

    2/7/10 7:03pm

    Barnard College's meal plan has been getting a lot of heat as students protest the new mandatory meal plan policy that will go in affect next fall.

  • Barnard welcomes the Diana

    2/7/10 7:02pm

    On Wednesday afternoon Barnard students and administrators gathered at the doors of the new Diana Center on the Barnard campus to celebrate the building's official opening in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • Package center fails to deliver

    2/7/10 7:00pm

    As the Spring semester began, students began to notice significantly longer lines at the Lerner Hall Package Center. These delays have some Columbia students going postal.

  • CTV News

    2/7/10 6:43pm

    Students wait longer for package deliveries, the Diana student center officially opens and Barnard students protest a mandatory meal plan.

  • Out-of-this-world visitor at Columbia

    1/31/10 5:56pm

    Columbia had an an out-of-this-world visitor last Wednesday evening. Mike Massimino, astronaut and Columbia graduate, gave a presentation about his most recent space flight to the Hubble Space Telescope.

  • CCE helps students find jobs

    1/31/10 5:54pm

    Did you know Columbia has a center to help you find what to do after graduation? CTV News Reporter Kyusun Chung asked Columbia students how aware they are about such center and its services.

  • Brownstone added to Housing Selection

    1/31/10 5:50pm

    With the addition of the new Brownstone at 458 West One hundred thirteenth street to the housing lottery, residents will have more options for next year.

  • Saving Postcrypt

    1/31/10 5:46pm

    Postcrypt Coffeehouse, where artist such as Jeff Buckley, Ani DiFranco and Suzanne Vega have gotten their start, has recently encountered problems regarding its alcohol policy and fire safety. With administration implementing many unwarranted changes on Postcrypt, many wonder if the final show is closer than anyone had thought.

  • CTV News

    1/31/10 5:23pm

    Postcrypt stays alive, for now, Housing makes changes for the upcoming year, CCE helps students find jobs and internships, and Columbia gets a visitor from outer space.

  • Exclusive: Brownstone added to Housing Lottery

    1/15/10 10:11am

    The brownstone currently houses transfer students in 8 large doubles, as well as one Residential Programs staff member on the first floor.

  • Will meal plans short-change CU undergrads?

    12/13/09 8:31pm

    Housing and Dining Services will be taking your dining dollars and leaving a few students short-changed. Reporter Jacqueline Bryk investigates the new plan to transform Ferris Booth Commons and JJ's place into meal plan-based dining halls.

  • Student cope with shorter reading week

    12/13/09 8:29pm

    With a shortened reading week this semester, students have less time than usual to study for all their final exams. Also, because of the late start into the semester, final exams run until December 23, causing many students to have travel problems.

  • Eminent domain in Manhattanville no longer imminent

    12/13/09 8:24pm

    On December 3rd, the New York State Supreme Court put a damper on Columbia’s expansion into Manhattanville when it ruled against the use of eminent domain.

  • CTV News

    12/13/09 8:18pm

    The Manhattanville expansion hits a speedbump, Dining services becomes a little less flexible and students cope with a shortened reading period.

  • Will meal plans short-change CU undergrads?

    12/7/09 3:58pm

    Housing and Dining Services will be taking your dining dollars and leaving a few students short-changed. Reporter Jacqueline Bryk investigates the new plan to transform Ferris Booth Commons and JJ's place into meal plan-based dining halls.

  • Administration comments on gender-neutral housing

    12/7/09 4:11am

    After the undergraduate student councils as well as the Housing Advisory Board passed resolutions in support of the gender-neutral housing policy, the measure now awaits final approval by Vice President for Auxiliary Services Scott Wright.

  • Lost and Found

    12/7/09 4:08am

    Losing items such as cellphones, laptops or even IDs can be a stressful situation and, for many Columbia students, one without a real solution.

  • The holidays light up Columbia

    12/7/09 4:04am

    Chestnuts roasting, Jack Frost nipping, and Yule logs burning – it must be time for Columbia’s tree-lighting ceremony.

  • CTV News

    12/7/09 3:55am

    College Walk got a bit brighter this week, the administration gives its view on gender-neutral housing,and a look at how lost items get found.

  • Unveiling the Diana

    11/22/09 10:18pm

    With construction finally ending and the opening date fast approaching, Barnard staff and students eagerly anticipate the opening of the Diana Center which promises to bring much to the Barnard community.

  • Hot (or not) dogs

    11/22/09 10:17pm

    CTV News investigates the hot dog vending machine that has occupied the fourth floor lounge of Lerner Hall since Tasti Delight moved out last year.

  • Gender Neutral Housing closer to reality

    11/22/09 10:12pm

    This past week, CCSC & ESC passed resolutions in support of adopting gender-neutral housing policy, forwarding the resolution to the Housing Advisory Board, which also approved the measure.

  • CTV News

    11/22/09 10:01pm

    Gender-neutral housing comes closer to being a reality, Barnard prepares to open its new student center, and a special investigation of the Lerner hot dog machine.

  • Do you feel safe around campus?

    11/15/09 10:33pm

    With a recent wave of robberies and assaults around the Columbia community, Public Safety is working harder than ever. But how has the rise in crimes affected student views of campus safety?

  • The War on Drugs lights up Columbia

    11/15/09 10:31pm

    While students have shown little interest in a proposal to ban smoking on campus, the war on drugs has gone completely unnoticed. On Wednesday, Ryan Grim, senior congressional correspondent for the Huffington Post, tried to change that. He asks, "If drugs can be lethal, should they be legal?"

  • Basketball Mania returns

    11/15/09 10:30pm

    After being canceled last year due to reduced crowd attendance, Midnight Mania is finally back and it seems just about everyone is ready to unleash the Roar.

  • CTV News

    11/15/09 10:25pm

    Basketball fans get excited about the new season.

    Natalie: A writer for the Huffington Post shifts the conversation about drugs into high gear.

    Juan: And muggers target wealthy Ivy League students.

  • Lerner turns 10

    11/8/09 5:29pm

    Lerner Hall turns 10 years old this fall, and administrators are planning celebrations to mark the occasion. The building opened in the fall of 1999, replacing Ferris Booth Hall.

  • Election Break Adventures

    11/8/09 5:27pm

    Many students took advantage of last weekend's Election-Day break. Now that students have returned, CTV found out what they did over the break.

  • Afghanistan: eight years later

    11/8/09 5:25pm

    President Obama must decide whether to send 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan, as advised by General McChrystal, the commander of foreign forces. The debate has raised several critical questions.

  • CTV News

    11/8/09 5:22pm

    A personal take on Afghanistan, Columbians tell us about their Election Day adventures and Lerner Hall celebrates its 10th anniversary.

  • Geert Wilders stirs up anger, controversy

    10/25/09 5:58pm

    Geert Wilders,leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom, spoke on campus this Wednesday. Given Columbia's record of inviting controversial leaders like Ahmadinejad and Anne Coulter to speak, how did students react to what he had to say?

  • Cultured Cuisine

    10/25/09 5:56pm

    Columbia students sampled recipes from the Eastern Hemisphere as chef and author, Marcus Samuelsson shared his cultural background through various dishes.

  • Can journalism be saved?

    10/25/09 5:50pm

    There has been recent controversy over Professor Schudson's of the Journalism School's report-along with Leonard Downie Jr-as to what measures need to be take to save this dying medium of news information. Specifically, Schudson's referenced to a potential government intervention has added to the debate on the current direction of future journalism.

  • CTV News

    10/25/09 5:42pm

    Can journalism be saved? A controversial speaker angers audience members and a local chef mixes food and culture.

  • Making major declarations

    10/18/09 6:33pm

    As SEAS students prepare to declare their majors this week, you'd think they'd be streaming into the Center for Student Advising for advice on a critical decision. But Columbia's academic advisers are fighting an uphill battle -- they've got a bad reputation, and many students say they rarely see their advisers.

  • Spacing out on campus

    10/18/09 6:30pm

    Campus clubs and organizations may find more meeting places available for student use as renovations on the fourth and sixth floor in Lerner Hall create more space elsewhere on campus.

  • Eliminating Columbus Day

    10/18/09 6:28pm

    Unlike, most other academic institutions, Columbia doesn't celebrate Columbus Day. Instead, some students groups on campus are seeking to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day.

  • The Lions come home

    10/18/09 6:12pm

    This weekend, Columbia celebrated its 2009 Homecoming event. The festivities began on Friday with the re-dedication of Chrystie Field House, and continued into Saturday, as alumni and students gather at the Robert K. Kraft Field to watch the Lions take on the Penn Quakers. This match-up of two undefeated Ivy League teams had people excited for the game.

  • CTV News

    10/18/09 6:09pm

    Columbians of all ages get excited for Homecoming, students rally to wipe out Columbus Day, student groups battle for space as renovations wrap up in Lerner, and SEAS students prepare to declare their majors.

  • Major concerns for political minorities

    10/11/09 5:26pm

    On Saturday, Columbia hosted the Students for Liberty Conference, giving libertarians from all over the Ivy League schools a forum to discuss their philosophies. The necessity for this event raises the question of whether there is enough intellectual diversity present in today's college curriculum.

  • Columbians march for equality

    10/11/09 5:25pm

    Students from Columbia and Barnard made the pilgrimage to Washington, DC to participate in the National Coming Out Day march.

  • Healthcare: different folks, different strokes?

    10/11/09 5:24pm

    On Wednesday, the Columbia Political Union kicked off its debate series with Democrats facing off against Republicans on the issue of universal health insurance through public option.

  • CTV News

    10/11/09 5:12pm

    National issues take the stage at Columbia this week as Democrats and Republicans debate healthcare issues, libertarians discuss political biases in higher education and Columbia and Barnard students march on Washington in support of gay rights.

  • Science building rises on Broadway

    10/4/09 9:11pm

    There's a building going up on campus that doesn't fit in, and the architect won't have it any other way.

  • Latinos unite for LHM

    10/4/09 9:09pm

    On Tuesday, the Latino community at Columbia gathered in Lerner to welcome Latino Heritage Month.

  • Outside food moving in

    10/4/09 9:08pm

    With the addition of a hot dog vending machine and Brad's Cafe, Columbia University has recently given students two new dining options. These non-Columbia affiliated eateries have raised two important questions: how will this affect other cafes on campus and, more importantly, what impact will it have on the students?

  • Debate on Columbia smoking ban continues

    10/4/09 9:03pm

    This past April, the university began considering making the Columbia campus an entirely smoke-free campus. Columbia held several public forums to gauge student opinion. Current smoking policy prohibits smoking inside all university buildings as well as in areas within 20 to 50 feet of building entrances. Student opinion on expanding this ban across the entire campus is mixed.

  • Building Queer awareness on campus

    10/4/09 9:02pm

    Wednesday marked the beginning of October, a month that has become synonymous with Queer Awareness here at Columbia. We asked asked representatives of groups advocating for queer issues on campus for their perspectives.

  • CTV News

    10/4/09 8:32pm

    Debate on Columbia smoking ban continues, outside food moves in, Latinos unite for LHM and a new science building rises on Broadway.

  • New football season, same school spirit

    9/27/09 8:55pm

    The Columbia Athletics Department has tried to increase attendance through various means. Their latest attempt is the Lion’s Den Students Rewards Program, giving students that attend a variety of sporting events the opportunity to win prizes.

  • First-years vie for Student Council positions

    9/27/09 8:54pm

    The class of 2013 begin its journey into Columbia politics as first years elect their student representatives for the Engineering and College counsels.

  • Campus clubs adjust to budget cuts

    9/27/09 8:48pm

    A handful of New York businesses have been closed, the city’s unemployment rate has already exceeded ten percent, and Wall Street is a mess. Are student groups at Columbia going to start feeling the pressure of the bad economy this year?

  • World leaders descend on Columbia

    9/27/09 8:28pm

    As world leaders descended on the UN this week, some heads of state found time to speak at Columbia as well.

  • CTV News

    9/27/09 8:25pm

    World leaders speak in Low Library, student groups feel the pinch of budget cuts, the CCSC race heats up while the ESC race fizzles out and do students care about football?

  • Full Video: New York and London: Heading Back to the Top

    9/21/09 4:31pm

    New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his London counterpart, Boris Johnson, spoke at Columbia on Tuesday as part of the World Leaders' Forum. They discussed ways in which London and New York can emerge from our current economic crisis.

  • GCC: Bridging the gaps between China and the US

    9/21/09 3:50pm

    Born just a year ago, the members of Global China Connection has worked extremely hard in providing connections for students and leaders from China. Not even summer break can stop GCC from attaining its goals.

  • H1N1: Coming to a campus near you

    9/21/09 3:49pm

    Swine flu is becoming a growing issue with increasing death rate and Columbia is no exception in fearing the upcoming flu season. So how is Columbia health services preparing for H1N1 and seasonal flu in general?

  • Passport to Columbia

    9/21/09 3:47pm

    The U.S. News and World Report recently published a list of the most ethnically-diverse colleges, and Columbia placed highest amongst the Ivy League schools. We take a look at two events on campus, a discussion on Sarajevo and Passport to Columbia: A Global Affair, that promote this spirit of diversity.

  • Mayors of New York and London meet in Low Library

    9/21/09 3:44pm

    New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his London counterpart, Boris Johnson, spoke at Columbia on Tuesday as part of the World Leaders' Forum. They discussed ways in which London and New York can emerge from our current economic crisis.

  • CTV News

    9/21/09 3:35pm

    The mayors of New York and London come to Low Library, Columbia readies for Swine Flu and students get their passports to Columbia stamped.

  • Just keep swimming

    5/7/09 9:59pm

    As the year draws to a close, many seniors are scrambling to take their swim test, a requirement for Columbia College students.

  • CU Gospel Choir sings joy for spring

    5/7/09 9:58pm

    The Columbia University Gospel Choir performed for their annual spring concert to end the year.

  • SCEG rallies against Manhattanville

    5/7/09 9:56pm

    Despite the mild showers, concerned Columbia students and community residents came together on Saturday to protest against the way Columbia University is handling the Manhatanville expansion.

  • Ann Coulter polarizes Columbia

    5/7/09 9:55pm

    With Ann Coulter's lecture drawing near, we interview the College Republicans and Democrats to get their opinions on the event and its impact on campus.

  • Swine flu put on back burner

    5/7/09 9:53pm

    Despite the fact that New York has had the highest number of reported swine flu cases in the United States, Columbia students remain unfazed by the outbreak which has claimed 152 lives in Mexico.

  • CTV News

    5/7/09 9:17pm

    swine flu, swine flu, swine flu. Do students care on campus? The university plans for a visit from controversial columnist Ann Coulter, and students take to the Steps to protest Manhattanville fundraising.

  • Columbia students become greenspired

    4/27/09 12:29am

    Columbia students organize "Greenspiration" week to promote awareness on environmental issues.

  • Know your student council?

    4/27/09 12:27am

    How aware is the Columbia student population about CCSC and ESC elections?

  • Kicking the habit

    4/27/09 12:25am

    After the turnout to the open forum feedback sessions for the proposed smoking policy proved weak, we interviewed students around campus to uncover students' opinions regarding the issue.

  • Global China Connection: the next big thing?

    4/27/09 12:24am

    Global China Connection (GCC), an organization dedicated to study abroad programs and facilitating exchanges between individuals in the US and China, was founded by Columbia students. They now boast more than one thousand active members over thirty universities worldwide, and have plans for further expansion.

  • CTV News

    4/27/09 12:10am

    A proposal to ban smoking on campus, a look at Columbia's earth day celebrations, and a group of students work to create a global connection to China.

  • Breaking: Pena-Mora appointed SEAS dean

    4/22/09 2:52pm

    On Wednesday afternoon, President Bollinger announced that Professor Pena-Mora will replace Gerald Navratil as dean of SEAS, effective July 15th.

  • CC announces valedictorian

    4/22/09 12:13pm

    Columbia College has selected Emily Clader, CC'09 as class valedictorian. Clador, who is gifted in music, is a mathematics major with a concentration in philosophy.

  • Columbia announces Pulitzer Prize winners

    4/21/09 6:29pm

    The winners of the 93rd annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism, Letters, Drama and Music were announced this week at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

  • Matsuri and APPAM

    4/21/09 2:07am

    Sumo wrestling, calligraphy, and drum performances filled Low Plaza on Friday bringing together tradition and modernity at Matsuri.

  • New kids on the CU block

    4/21/09 2:06am

    For Days on Campus, Columbia's campus was packed with prospective students ready to begin their first visit at Columbia and catch a glimpse into college life.

  • Taking Back the Night

    4/21/09 2:04am

    Hundreds of students from all parts of the Columbia community gathered on Thursday to take part in Take Back the Night, a march that allows victims of sexual violence to make their voices heard.

  • Bacchanal rocks the Walk

    4/21/09 1:59am

    This year's Bacchanal features an exciting line-up of events, including a concert by Vampire Weekend and Talib Kweli and an outdoor screening of Alice in Wonderland on Monday night.

  • Hartley laundry room fire

    4/21/09 1:56am

    Hartley, Wallach and John Jay Halls were evacuated on Friday night because of a minor fire in the Hartley laundry room.

  • CTV News

    4/21/09 1:45am

    Vampire Weekend comes back to Columbia to perform at Bacchanal. Take Back the Night marches to protest violence against women. And Columbia welcomes students from the class of 2013.

  • Breaking: ESC election results

    4/15/09 10:01pm