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Football gears up to take on No. 19/22 Harvard
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Football haunted by early miscues, suffers 26-8 Halloween loss to Yale
After a quick three-and-out on the Lions’ opening offensive drive, the Bulldogs took over. Starting on their own 45-yard line, running back Hugo Djeumeni Kemeni sped the Bulldogs down the field. A broken Light Blue secondary gave Yale a shot at the end zone, but an overthrown ball from Yale quarterback Dante Reno forced the Bulldogs to settle for a field goal, which sailed wide left. The two teams traded punts for the rest of the quarter.
Professor Elizabeth Ramírez-Soto hosts screening of ‘Araya,’ by Venezuelan film director Margot Benacerraf
Elizabeth Ramírez-Soto, associate professor of film and media studies, hosted a screening of the 1959 Venezuelan film directed by Margot Benacerraf, at the Lenfest Center for the Arts as part of the center’s film faculty spotlight series. Ramírez-Soto invited Leticia Berrizbeitia Añez, a doctoral candidate in cinema studies at New York University who wrote her dissertation on Benacerraf, for a subsequent conversation and Q&A on the film’s history and its trailblazing director.
Morningside Heights coalition calls on Columbia to make all vacant units available to local residents
The Morningside Heights Community Coalition is calling on Columbia to make all of its currently vacant apartments permanently available to local residents, renewing a yearslong dispute over the University’s role as a landlord in the surrounding community. The petition , launched on Sept. 10, comes after a series of efforts by Columbia to provide housing to nonaffiliates. In September 2025, Columbia launched a program to reserve rent-regulated apartments for nonaffiliated tenants.
Women’s soccer extends losing streak to 4 with road loss against Delaware
Women’s soccer recorded its fourth consecutive loss against the University of Delaware on the road Sunday, struggling to convert set piece opportunities into goals— a pattern which has plagued the start of their season. The Lions’ (1-5-3, 0-0 Ivy) offense had a promising start, managing to generate two corner kick opportunities within the first five minutes of play.
FAS hires 26 new full-time faculty for 2026-27 school year
In interviews with Spectator, five new hires said they were excited about the opportunities at Columbia. In interviews with Spectator, five new hires said they were excited about the opportunities at Columbia. The new professors and lecturers span 13 academic departments, including mathematics, political science, and anthropology.
Volleyball wins 2 of 3 games at Laker Invitational
The Lions (5-1, 0-0 Ivy) began the tournament on Friday against Mercyhurst University (3-1), clinching the first, third, and fourth set to seal the win. Still buzzing from victory, the Lions beat Niagara University (3-1), losing the first set but staging a comeback to defeat the Purple Eagles. Sophomore outside hitter Elena Maynulet and first-year outside hitter Alexia Cornea led the team with 22 and 24 kills across the two games respectively.
Student money belongs to the students
Since the founding of Columbia College Student Council in 1979, elected student leaders have allocated funds to student organizations and governing boards. These funds come directly from the student body: Each year, every Columbia College and School of Engineering and Applied Science student pays a $1,912 “student life fee,” which covers access to Dodge Fitness Center, admission to athletic events, and a contribution of approximately $300 toward student programming.
From trash cleanups to algae research, Morningside Heights park events welcome University students
West Harlem’s concentration of parks is 4 percent higher than the New York City average and includes Riverside Park, Morningside Park, Sakura Park, St. Nicholas Park, and other community gardens and playgrounds. Just beyond the campus gates, the neighborhood offers landscapes rich in greenery and spaces where students can get involved in their community.
Open when: Your NSOP relationships don’t work out
August marks the beginning of a new chapter: your first year of college! Your emotions are probably scattered—there are feelings of excitement, nerves, and hope for what’s to come. As you hug your parents goodbye and settle into your new dorm room, you may begin to think about all the new people you’re going to meet, including your New Student Orientation Program group.
Senior guard Kenny Noland hasn’t accomplished all his goals with the Lions, but he wouldn’t have it any other way
Noland’s senior season free throw percentage of 92.1 not only set a program record but ranked him in the top 5 in the nation. Noland’s senior season free throw percentage of 92.1 not only set a program record but ranked him in the top 5 in the nation. “When I got to Columbia, Kenny was one of the first people I talked to, maybe the first guy on the team that I talked to on the phone,” Hovde said.
Barnard’s first-year course restrictions reveal a deeper imbalance
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, prevents incoming students from taking Columbia courses during their first year, she was surprised. She had assumed the registration policy worked both ways—for students on both sides of the street. This shift is not a minor procedural update.
Progress stalls on deal with University to make eight affordable units available to nonaffiliates
Approximately 300 nonaffiliates live in Columbia-owned housing, but this number will dwindle unless Columbia ensures they have sustainable, long-term access to rent-regulated units. Approximately 300 nonaffiliates live in Columbia-owned housing, but this number will dwindle unless Columbia ensures they have sustainable, long-term access to rent-regulated units.
IGP hosts panel on sexual violence and restorative justice
The panel convened global experts on conflict-based sexual assault to discuss reparations, protective legislation, and their hopes for the future. The panel convened global experts on conflict-based sexual assault to discuss reparations, protective legislation, and their hopes for the future.
Volleyball falls to Brown and Yale, ends season winless in conference play
The Lions were only able to pick up one set during the final weekend doubleheader. The Lions were only able to pick up one set during the final weekend doubleheader. First-year outside hitter Elena Maynulet led the team against Brown with 11 kills, followed by senior opposite Eva Atkins with seven, and sophomore outside hitter Josie Zynczak with five. Junior opposite Kylee Eze secured her first two collegiate kills after debuting against Penn on Nov. 8.
Columbia opens Morningside campus guest registration to Barnard affiliates
Columbia closed its gates to the public in 2023 in response to protests over the war in Gaza. Columbia closed its gates to the public in 2023 in response to protests over the war in Gaza. Barnard students, faculty, and staff are now able to register guests for access to Columbia’s Morningside campus after two years of periodic gate closures, according to a Thursday email from Barnard Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer Kelli Murray.
Rosenbury outlines key changes to Barnard’s disciplinary process in ‘pilot’ Student Code of Conduct
The pilot did not go through procedures established in the “Policy on Policies,” which Barnard Provost Rebecca Walkowitz shared a draft version of on May 2. The pilot did not go through procedures established in the “Policy on Policies,” which Barnard Provost Rebecca Walkowitz shared a draft version of on May 2.
What Columbia students are wearing this fall
Fall has officially hit Morningside Heights, and as the leaves change and the air cools, Columbia’s style has shifted too—polished yet practical, curated yet effortless. Between classes, coffee runs, and dinners downtown, Columbia and Barnard students somehow manage to make dressing for 50-degree weather look easy but intentional. Of course, everyone’s style is different, and no two people dress exactly the same, but Spectrum’s been picking up on some trends.
West Harlem residents express cautious optimism toward Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze policy
Under a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board—which sets the increase rates each year for rent-stabilized apartments—would keep the rates the same throughout Mamdani’s term. Under a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board—which sets the increase rates each year for rent-stabilized apartments—would keep the rates the same throughout Mamdani’s term. Two million New York City residents live in rent-stabilized apartments.
University Senate approves new SEAS master’s program in artificial intelligence
The approval of the degree comes amid continuing conversations within higher education about the growing role of generative AI and large language models, like ChatGPT. Since 2022, the AI industry has boomed; AI-affiliated corporations like Nvidia, which creates processing chips necessary for AI computing, have soared in the stock market. At Columbia, professors and instructors have had to adapt their curriculums in response to the growth of generative AI.
What do Columbia students want in their next University president?
Five books by Columbia alumni and affiliates to read this LGBTQ History Month
Several of the book recommendations can be purchased at Book Culture on 112th Street. Several of the book recommendations can be purchased at Book Culture on 112th Street. Amidst the mountain of class assignments and assessments, it is important to take some time to open a new book. Whether you’re looking for your next binge read or simply something to unwind with at the end of the night, Spectrum has you covered with LGBTQ books by Columbia alumni and affiliates.
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