12/4/11 9:07pm
Columbia psychiatrists develop a rating scale that can accurately predict suicidal intent.
The football team gives up a staggering 61 points to Cornell in the Empire State bowl.
And we take a behind the scenes look at campus mainstay the Postcrypt Coffeehouse.
12/4/11 8:47pm
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.
5/9/11 2:08am
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.
5/8/11 11:40pm
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.
5/8/11 11:18pm
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. Here's a look at the highlights.
5/8/11 6:56pm
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.
4/18/11 2:10am
Facing poor weather and a stern test in the Cornell Big Red, could Columbia improve upon their .500 record?
4/11/11 11:21pm
CTV News weather reporter Emily Ellis keeps you updated for the week ahead.
4/11/11 11:06pm
The ROTC Resolution
Housing Comes up Short
And the Lions Take Big Green
4/10/11 10:59pm
The men's tennis team played the Yale Bulldogs on Saturday in what was a finish for the ages. CTV News brings you the highlights.
4/10/11 10:48pm
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.
4/3/11 10:10pm
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?
4/1/11 12:10am
Has spring finally sprung or will Winter return once again this week? CTV News weather reporter Emily Ellis keeps you updated.
3/31/11 11:57pm
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.
3/31/11 11:50pm
Room selection is coming up soon for Columbia undergraduates, and there are several changes that may affect where you choose to live.
3/31/11 11:04pm
Columbia Responds to Global Crises
Baseball Season Kicks Off
The Fight for Housing Heats Up
And Finally, Spring has Sprung
3/29/11 1:51am
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?
3/11/11 1:42pm
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.
2/28/11 9:02pm
Federal Budge Cuts loom - How will they affect students finances?
The debate about ROTC on campus continues.
Barnard Playwrights present their works.
Columbians Learn about TARP, the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
2/28/11 8:57pm
The debate about ROTC on campus received national media attention after a veteran was allegedly heckled at a town hall meeting.
2/28/11 7:49pm
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.
2/28/11 12:31am
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.
2/28/11 12:23am
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.
2/21/11 8:18pm
The debate about ROTC on campus heats up.
In Men's basketball: the Lions have a split weekend.
And: We bring you the latest campus fashion trends.
2/21/11 3:35pm
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.
2/21/11 3:29pm
What are some of the latest fashion trends sweeping Morningside Heights?
2/21/11 12:41am
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.
2/21/11 12:39am
Will Winter return this week or is it really spring? CTV News weather reporter Emily Ellis keeps you updated.
2/20/11 11:52pm
"Wikileaks: The Inside Story" comes to campus.
Could the Women's Basketball Team continue their winning ways?
2/20/11 11:32pm
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?
2/20/11 11:22pm
Columbia show off its talent at Glass House Rocks.
The Lions take on Princeton and U Penn in basketball in this weekend's doubleheader. Can they improve their record?
2/20/11 11:00pm
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.
2/20/11 10:51pm
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?
2/20/11 9:46pm
This Thursday night, students gathered in Lerner for the annual Glass House Rocks festival, featuring dance group performances, activities, and, of course, free food.
1/31/11 8:18pm
Trendy New York City java chain Joe Coffee opened its doors on campus this week in the Northwest Corner Building.
1/31/11 7:56pm
Joe Coffee opens a new location on campus.
Reporter Andy Seife talks to up and coming musician Danny Murcia.
And Club Sports is asking CCSC for a bailout after policy changes.
1/31/11 7:51pm
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.
1/31/11 7:49pm
Will snow blanket New York again this week? Emily Ellis brings the week's weather forecast.
1/31/11 7:48pm
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.
12/14/10 1:09pm
This week marks the official opening of the Northwest Science Building. The new building will provide much needed space for the science and engineering departments as well as updated facilities and laboratories. Built in response to complaints of inadequate space and technology by the faculty, the new structure marks a bridge between Columbia's history and future with science. With more room to grow, there have been talks of increasing the faculty in sciences and in the School of Engineering.
12/13/10 6:14pm
CTV News presents an excerpt from the Columbia Holiday Candlelight Concert and some festive sights from New York City. From all of us at CTV News, we wish you good luck on your final exams, a safe and restful winter break and a happy New Year.
12/13/10 6:09pm
With colder temperatures and more rainfall, will we finally get snow in the city? Find out on CTV's weekly weather report.
12/13/10 6:00pm
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?
12/13/10 5:58pm
Although airport security is tighter than ever, some new devices used for our protection may actually be a danger. CTV News reports on the growing concern about the potential health risks of body scanning technology used in our airports and whether you should be concerned as you travel home this holiday season.
12/13/10 5:56pm
Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs has rescinded its warning for students to avoid commenting online about the recent scandal surrounding the Wikileaks diplomatic cables. The ethics of the Wikileaks release has been a subject of much debate across the nation, but the censorship of student comments on the subject has garnered unanimous scorn.
12/13/10 5:41pm
Students awoke Tuesday morning to the news that 5 fellow schoolmates had been arrested on campus. Although the news surprised many people, the arrests were made following a 5-month investigation codenamed “Operation: Ivy League,” in which undercover narcotics officers purchased nearly $11,000 worth of cocaine, marijuana, MDMA, Adderall and LSD. From questionable arrest tactics to foggy motives, many details continue to surface from this story.
12/13/10 5:12pm
Five Columbia University students arrested on drug charges. What led to these events and how will the school move forward?
Wikileaks' efforts to end secrecy led to censorship at Columbia. But is it fair to suppress student remarks?
At what point does security infringe on privacy? New TSA regulations have many across the nation looking for answer.
And the Columbia Lions defend their den, looking to remain unbeaten at home.
12/7/10 9:02pm
This week on CTV News,
The holiday season is upon us. Columbia decks the halls and rocks around the College Walk trees.
Journalism is currently in a changing landscape. How will aspiring journalists adapt to new technologies?
HIV/AIDS Week is recognized around the world. How did Columbia students contribute to the cause?
And the basketball team lights up the court.
12/7/10 3:08pm
With the end of the school year comes the stress of finals. Though students may find themselves locked in their studies, Columbia provided a pleasant break from school with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
12/7/10 3:06pm
With nearly 60 million people infected worlwide and 25 million deaths, AIDS is a pandemic that requires not just attention but support. At Columbia, students organized a wide range of events to observe HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.
12/7/10 3:05pm
Over the past several years, the public has witnessed news organizations struggle to adapt to the digital age. With journalism trapped in a changing landscape, how will aspiring journalists adapt to new technologies?
12/7/10 3:02pm
With the temperature in New York dipping more and more everyday, we are reminded that winter is just a sleigh ride away. Will you be needing your snow gloves, and should you be getting those sleds ready? The CTV News Weather Update has you covered.
12/6/10 9:25am
The men's basketball team currently has a .500 record for the season. Despite these standings, the Lions have been entertaining our home crowds with impressive play, eking out a win at home against Stony Brook 73-72.
11/23/10 8:00pm
The Northwest Corner Building's scheduled completion date has come and gone. The new building is expected to open soon as crews make finishing touches to the newest building on campus.
11/22/10 8:24pm
So bad it's good? Those words could not be truer at Philolexian Society's annual Bad Poetry Contest, featuring hilariously horrendous poetry and even worse marriage proposals.
11/22/10 11:41am
Earlier this week, Columbia hosted an international summit on urban education, sponsored by the New York City Department of Education and Global Partners, Incorporated. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand for the keynote address to a conference that featured panels on reforming public education.
11/22/10 11:25am
Many students on campus have called upon the help of Columbia University's Emergency Medical Service. Now, the student-operated volunteer group is asking for some help from Columbia.
11/22/10 3:07am
The Social Experiment was a Residential Life program aimed at uniting the community by presenting a social game and offering the winner a five-hundred dollar bounty. The week-long contest faced many difficulties in its short span. Earlier in the week, Columbia-related website "Bwog" posted a picture of part of the database of passwords required to win the contest. Several days later, "Bwog" posted a poem from an "anonymous tipster" that contained more of the passwords for the game.
These technical glitches were met with an onslaught of criticism from the media, who were critical of Columbia's attempt at increasing sociability on campus through monetary incentive. But the negative editorials appearing in the New York Times, the New York Post and even the Harvard Crimson may not tell the whole story about this social experiment.
11/22/10 2:56am
How to make five-hundred dollars by making a few friends. We go inside the Social Experiment.
Mayor Bloomberg addresses Columbia at the Urban Education Summit. What did he have to say about education reform in New York and around the world?
A scrap by any other name is still a scrap. The art of writing bad poetry is examined at the 25th Annual Bad Poetry Contest.
The Columbia University EMS has an emergency: they need more room.
11/22/10 2:44am
The women of Columbia Basketball are still looking for their first win.
11/19/10 7:09pm
This week on CTV News:
Columbia and the military have not had the most amicable relationship. See how this Veterans Day may signify a change.
President Obama speaking at commencement seems like a remote possibility. What is the Senior Student Council doing to raise hopes?
An often overlooked problem: Wheelchair accessibility on Campus. CTV investigates.
We interview David Karp, the founder of Tumblr, on the changing role of the media.
And the Columbia Lions play their final home game of the season.
11/19/10 7:06pm
With graduation getting closer, the Class of 2011's POTUS Project has been executed into hyperdrive, trying to get the community involved with the campaign. CTV sat down with CCSC 20-11 President Sean Udell to discuss the goals of the Project.
11/19/10 7:04pm
Last Thursday was Veterans' Day, and many in the Columbia community took time away from their busy schedules to honor those who fought in America's wars.
11/15/10 9:01pm
The emergence of temporary ramps around campus has brought attention to the issue of wheelchair accessibility. CTV's Chris Canales takes a look at what is being done to serve those with physical disabilities.
11/15/10 8:56pm
The Columbia Football Lions defeated Cornell 20-17 in their final home game after a dramatic fourth quarter comeback after trailing for most of the game. CTV News brings you the highlights.
11/15/10 12:43pm
The Columbia Journalism School's annual look at the journalism revolution continued this week with the Columbia-Hearst Journalism Dialogues. Sponsored by the Hearst Foundation and the J-School's Digital Media Program, "The Changing Media Landscape 2010" featured a panel of speakers from a variety of popular media outlets.
11/14/10 11:43pm
The Midterm Elections resulted in big gains by the Republican Party. With Columbia students reemerging from fall break, reactions to the election have varied.
11/8/10 9:03pm
The Congressional midterm elections have come and gone. How has the political layout of the nation changed, and how has the Columbia community reacted?
People from around the nation gathered in Washington D.C. for a Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. A CTV News reporter braves the journey there and back.
Many students on campus do their own cooking. What happens when you gather these culinary connoisseurs and have them face off in a cook-off?
And we take a closer look at one of Columbia's hidden treasures: the rare manuscripts library.
11/8/10 3:27pm
Every day, Columbia students cross the columns of Butler and climb the steps of Low, admiring the beauty of our campus. Yet, for all it's external glory, there are many resources hidden deep within Columbia. In the first installment of his new series Inside Columbia, CTV News begins to investigate these secrets by taking a look at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
11/8/10 3:22pm
Anticipation had been building throughout October for the Jon Stewart/Stephan Colbert Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. Some Columbia students were brave enough to take the journey to Washington D.C. and investigate the source of all this sanity and/or fear.
11/8/10 3:20pm
At the stroke of midnight on Friday October 15th, schools across the nation went wild with Midnight Madness, celebrating their basketball teams' first practice of the season. Here at Columbia, this celebration is postponed until after fall break with Midnight Mania. And though we may be late to the festivities, there is never a dull moment.
11/8/10 3:07pm
Last Thursday, members of Greenborough House and the Columbia EcoReps invited students to "Delish-A-Thon," a friendly cooking competition.
10/25/10 1:48am
Columbia football has seen its fair share of homecoming disappointments, would the 2010 team be able to bring their recent losing streak to an end? Here's Everett Sherman with more.
10/24/10 1:48am
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10/24/10 1:18am
With every semester come a variety of Columbia and Barnard theatre productions. In the few couple of months, two plays and two musicals will debut on-campus: The Physicists, Silence, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Urinetown.
10/18/10 8:18pm
Election day is steadily approaching, what are Columbia Students doing to prepare? Are they even going to vote?
10/18/10 8:05pm
Intro: Every day, we see the influence of Columbians within
our own community, but many within our university community rarely realize the
impact that Columbia makes on a grander scale. Columbia University was the first institution to put out an
independent study on the volume of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico in the
British Petroleum oil spill. CTV
Reporter Evan Shaver met with Dr. Tim Crone, the lead researcher on this
project, to discuss the project and its significance within the Columbia
University community and the nation.
10/18/10 7:53pm
10/18/10 7:49pm
October is Queer Awareness Month, and the Columbia Queer Alliance is
hosting a number of on-campus events to promote their message of
equality. CTV Reporter Fiona Brunner has more.
10/18/10 7:32pm
The November elections are upon us. How are clubs on campus preparing, and are students going to vote? ... The Oil Spill that plagues the Gulf of Mexico has not faded from our minds. How Columbia is lending a helping hand. ... Engineers look for jobs and summer internships as hundreds of employers fill Lerner Hall. ... And coverage of Queer Awareness Month continues.
10/18/10 1:04pm
Walls usually symbolize division and politics is full of walls, but on Monday, a wall appeared on the steps of Low Library that united the community.
10/18/10 10:12am
Saturday night, students got their wands and broomsticks ready for a Harry Potter themed concert, Potterpalooza. Sponsored by the Class of 2013 and Bacchanal, the event allowed students to gather for a night of celebrating the Boy Who Lived.
10/11/10 4:18am
This week on CTV News: Changes to the Columbia dining system, how will they affect you? The Fall Kraft fair attracts students and benefits a daycare center. And, the Columbia Football Lions are making history that is truly worth watching.
10/11/10 4:11am
Changes in dining over the summer have transformed the ways that students can eat on campus. CTV spoke with Scott Wright, Vice President of Student Services, and listened to some criticism from students.
10/11/10 1:09am
Columbia football is having their best season in recent memory, but could they overcome their biggest hurdle yet in a team they haven't beaten in ten years? Reporter Andy Seife has more.
10/11/10 12:57am
10/11/10 12:54am
Shopkeepers invaded Columbia earlier this week. Vendors from across the city set up their shops in front of Low Library in the annual Kraft Fall Fair.
10/4/10 11:16pm
In sports this week, the volleyball team snapped its nine-game winning streak, losing to Cornell. After losing the first two sets, Columbia was unable to complete an impressive comeback, ultimately losing in five sets. In soccer, both the men and women teams faced off against Brown University. The men's team lost its three-game winning streak after falling to their nationally-ranked opponent, while the women's team settled for a 0-0 draw, improving their record to 6-2-2. Finally, the Columbia Football Lions trounced Ivy League rival Princeton, winning by the score of 42-14.
10/4/10 11:14pm
10/4/10 8:12pm
The Columbia Lions defeated the Princeton Tigers this Saturday, winning by the score of 42-14. The game was history-making as a longstanding Columbia record was tied for only the second time.
10/4/10 8:08pm
The Office of Global Programs hosted their annual Study Abroad Fair on Friday. Students gathered in Lerner Hall to get information about studying abroad in one of over 65 nations, including featured programs in Kyoto, Berlin, Paris and Beijing.
10/4/10 8:02pm
10/4/10 3:00pm
Bedbug infestations across the city have risen, and they could be hollowing out a home on campus as well.
9/29/10 12:16am
While the newly-elected representatives for CC 2014 begin governing, the runners-up cry foul.
9/29/10 12:08am
Leaders from around the world descended on Columbia for the World Leaders Forum, which coincides with the UN General Assembly.
9/29/10 12:01am
In July of this year a series of floods greatly affected the nation of Pakistan. On Thursday September 16th, the Muslim Student Association held their annual Fast-a-thon celebrating the month of Ramadan and inviting students to fast for one day, from sunrise to sunset, to raise funds for the victims of the floods in Pakistan.
9/28/10 11:55pm
Columbia University's Department of Public Safety recently released their annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2010. The report includes campus crime statistics for the last three calendar years and while crime at Columbia is low, a summer incident off campus has brought new attention for students to review their personal safety plans.
9/28/10 11:48pm
Summer crime incident wake-up call for reviewing personal safety plans and MSA raises awareness for Pakistan9/28/10 11:15pm
World leaders descend on Columbia, the Class of 2014 gets represented, and bed bugs bite again.
