
The college said a projected decline in federal work-study funding led it to cap most student workers at 15 hours per week. But reducing hours equally across campus does not affect all students equally, writes the Editorial Board.

The administration changed a student moderator role ahead of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the college last week without public explanation, raising questions about its commitment to student leadership at high-profile events, writes the Editorial Board.

This spring’s Admitted Students Days brought record registrations and early deposits to Columbia. The long-term success will depend on whether the college delivers on the experience students expect when they enroll, writes the Editorial Board.
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The rapid expansion of data centers in the Chicago area raises concerns about water use, energy demand and affordability, and what that could mean for artists trying to build a life here.

Between cultural expectations and a packed college schedule, I’ve learned that opting out of U.S. dating culture is a choice. Relationships can wait — and that’s okay.

Intimacy is not just about sex. It’s about truly being seen, and disabled people deserve that connection.
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In an age where stigma around mental health issues keeps Black Americans out of treatment, we must allow open and honest conversations about our well-being and fight back against ideas around stigma.

Airlines damage wheelchairs at twice the rate of regular luggage, and the Trump administration rolled back the law holding them accountable, raising the stakes for disabled passengers traveling this holiday season.
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