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Editorial: Columbia’s student work cap risks hurting the students who rely on campus jobs most
Editorial: Columbia’s student work cap risks hurting the students who rely on campus jobs most
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.
Editorial Board
May 7, 2026
Editorial: A last-minute change undercut student voice at Columbia event
Editorial: A last-minute change undercut student voice at Columbia event
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.
Editorial Board
April 30, 2026
Editorial: Columbia’s momentum must extend beyond recruitment
Editorial: Columbia’s momentum must extend beyond recruitment
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.
Editorial Board
April 23, 2026
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Data centers are reshaping Chicago and threatening its artists
Data centers are reshaping Chicago and threatening its artists
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.
Maizie Hummel-Logee, Contributing Writer
May 7, 2026
Small gifts and trinkets sit on top of an acoustic guitar on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Disengaging to engage: Why I’m skipping swipes and hookups
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.
Kate Julianne Larroder, Campus News Editor
February 25, 2026
A lace slip dress lies on a bed alongside a journal and flowers on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Ableism denies disabled people the intimacy everyone deserves
Intimacy is not just about sex. It’s about truly being seen, and disabled people deserve that connection.
Eleanor Lusciatti, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2026
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Editor's Note: Pleasure is political
Editor’s Note: Pleasure is political
Sydney Richardson, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2026
It's time for Black families to get vulnerable on mental health
It’s time for Black families to get vulnerable on mental health
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.
Jazlynn Edwards
December 16, 2025
Trump's decision to roll back wheelchair protections leaves disabled travelers to face the consequences
Trump’s decision to roll back wheelchair protections leaves disabled travelers to face the consequences
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.
Eleanor Lusciatti, Director of Photography
December 10, 2025
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