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More than ‘mom-in-chief’
Even before President-elect Barack Obama won the presidential election, his better half, Michelle Obama, garnered nearly as much attention as he did.
Almost immediately after leaving her job as vice president ...
Ignoring Africa’s forgotten war inexcusable
Half a world away, in a country that has known little other than hardship for more than 10 years, there is a gruesome, bloody war being fought. But few people are ...
Letter to the Editor
Re: Topping the charts
I would like to clarify that Columbia is not paying me the salary that was reported on Dec. 1 in The Chronicle (and which has been reported each year in The ...
Commuter students need fare break
Every semester, full-time Columbia students enjoy a wonderful little plastic perk-the student U-Pass. The U-Pass is included in students' tuition at a deeply discounted rate from a regular CTA pass and ...
Self-absorbed nation needs new perspective
I have a tendency to be self-absorbed. I get lost inside my head, and I lie awake at night overanalyzing and overthinking every little thing that is bothering me. Every problem ...
Civic knowledge lacking, U.S. teaching methods inefficient
Believe it or not, civic literacy is something that affects every American. In more ways than one, our country is in the midst of a very historic time. We will have ...
More tuition transparency needed at Columbia
We all wonder where our tuition money goes and how it is spent.
The tuition cost at Columbia is approximately $17,000 this year. That’s not including various charges such as course ...
Columbia athletics deserves attention, too
Columbia is home to many unique and quirky things that set it apart from other colleges—a beautiful urban campus, multitalented students and professors, the notorious elevators in the South Campus Building, ...
Separate school not solution for LGBTQ students
Although it's been a while since I've stepped foot in a high school, I still remember one particular three-word phrase littered throughout hallways and social circles: "That's so gay."
While my ...
Ayers’ message of hate unacceptable in academia
During the presidential campaign, William Ayers became somewhat of a household name due to his alleged connections with President-elect Barack Obama. Ayers, co-founder of the radical Weather Underground group, was linked ...
Time to revive the feminist movement
We all watched tears stream down the Rev. Jesse Jackson's face the night of Barack Obama's election. Americans, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender, understood the significance of that moment. The ...
Reckless auto executives don’t deserve handout
The U.S. auto industry is facing an unprecedented financial crisis, and one thing is certain: No matter what the decision, bailout or not, the consequences will be significant and far-reaching.
The ...
‘Rahmbo’ tough enough for Obama
In a move that came less than 48 hours after winning the election, President-elect Barack Obama wasted no time in naming his soon-to-be chief of staff-Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel.
The choice ...
Don’t wait for your big break—take action
By Sara Anwar, Contributing Writer
So you think you have what it takes to work for Diddy? The real question is, do you know what it takes to work for Diddy?
People, both in and out ...
Scholarship fund leaves students searching for answers
It comes as no shock that in this time of economic instability, students and parents are concerned about Columbia's affordability. On Nov. 7, Mark Kelly, vice president of Student Affairs, acknowledged ...