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Tourmaline, transgender artist and activist, on the subject of her new biography, Marsha P. Johnson
On November 6, BCRW hosted artist and activist Tourmaline (CC ’06) in the Event Oval to promote her new biography, “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.”
Julieta Skallman
19 hours ago


Mamdani’s mayoral campaign: A masterclass in marketing done right
How social media strategies and effective branding turned Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani into New York City’s mayor-elect.
Pavlina Solomou
24 hours ago


Roommates Spanberger and Sherrill elected governor
Two former Capitol Hill roommates shared unlikely paths to election night success.
Margaret O’Halloran
3 days ago


Implication of No Kings: Marching for democracy
As polarization increases nationwide, the No Kings movement highlights the importance of peaceful protest and civil dialogue.
Margaret O’Halloran
4 days ago


International Archaeology Day: Celebrating community-based research
International Archaeology Day was celebrated on October 18 at the Gatehouse Community Garden to highlight Columbia’s continuing archaeological research and commitment to sharing archaeology with the community beyond the gates.
Aya Yamauchi
4 days ago


The Barnard Authors Shelf: Celebrating Barnard literary excellence
A reflection on author Karissa Chen’s (BC ʼ04) visit as part of Barnard’s Authors Shelf series to discuss her critically acclaimed novel, “Homeseeking.”
Ana Licollari
4 days ago


Facing SNAP’s uncertain future: What it means and how students can help
Here is what to know about the evolving status of SNAP assistance and how these changes are affecting the most vulnerable — both across the nation and within our Morningside Heights community. What does this volatility signal about the future of food insecurity and social safety net programs in America?
Frances Aebker
Nov 27


The endless growth of pickleball
Why the sport once dominated by retirees is now the fastest growing in America, including at Columbia.
Megan Morey
Nov 24


Review: ‘The Skriker,’ a Columbia MFA directing thesis
Delia Dumont’s immersive Columbia University School of the Arts directing thesis of “The Skriker” raised questions on what is right or wrong, real or fake, and ultimately, reality as a whole.
Cai Dewrell
Nov 24


Who even is Swirl Girl? Penny Shapiro and her infinite devotion to continual creation
Barnard student artist Penny Shapiro, known as Swirl Girl, approaches her multi-media artistry with a unique ambition and dexterity, never failing to express her inner self within each liminal mode.
Sasha Zimet
Nov 21


Her listeners have matured. Can Taylor Swift grow up with them?
In her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift vows to step into her most mature era yet. But as her teenage listeners have all grown up, can her music still resonate?
Blanka Gyorfi-Toth
Nov 20


Tuition increases leave low-income students cutting costs
As Barnard’s cost of attendance rises again, low-income and first-generation students say they’re being forced to cut meal plans, take on extra work, and rethink how they will afford another year on campus.
Pai Sinpatanasakul
Nov 17
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