It’s Halloween season and campus is as scary as ever. From the devilish decorations in our dining halls to vague attempts by RAs to be “festive,” the spooky feeling is spreading. Yet…
You’ve heard all the rumors about how freshman orientation friend groups never stay together, but now that NSOP is over and you’ve created lifelong bonds with so many people over 2:00 AM…
We at the Fed know one’s first year can be the scariest time in college, so we reached out to the worldwide network of Columbia alumni to ask what they wish they…
Many students reported missing the recent heat advisory email. Below is an archive of Barnard’s latest update on how to stay healthy until the heat wave fades: Dear Barnard Students, We are…
Michigan does it. Bama does it. OSU does it. Even Cornell does it. And now, with Bacchanal coming up, Columbia does it. The Spectador (Dani Winkler) officially endorses “The Borg” as the…
‘I Forgot What it Feels Like to Be in a Car!’ and 10 Other Signs You Might Be Suffering From First Semester Syndrome
The holiday season is known for heralding wonderful surprises: twinkly lights, overcooked ham, your 84-year-old grandma’s decision to redecorate your childhood bedroom while you’re asleep on the couch. But our collective immunity…
I wrote this generic headline to distract the Feditors, but I need to get this message out: I’m being held hostage by the Columbia Federalist. I was undercover in the Fed for…
“One month of school has passed, how will I ever finish?” If you’ve been catching yourself thinking this lately, don’t fear! Here are eight tips and tricks to make the semester a…
Everyone’s been there. You had a great, engaging conversation with the person sitting right by you in a class. You may have talked about your apprehensions about the class, the other person’s…