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‘We want accountability’: ‘Epstein Off Campus’ protests Barnard donor Francine LeFrak’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Students gathered to protest LeFrak’s affiliation with Barnard College following reports of communication between her and associates of Jeffrey Epstein. Attendees also demanded that Barnard sever ties with LeFrak and increase transparency regarding connections between College affiliates and Epstein.
Sitara Reganti
Mar 11


On Wednesdays — and Saturdays — we wear pink: CMTS’s 24 Hour Musical ‘Mean Girls’
After a mere 24 hours of rehearsal, the Columbia Musical Theatre Society’s “Mean Girls” left the audience in Lerner’s Black Box Theatre grinning and thinking, “Grool!”
Julieta Skallman
Mar 8


‘A Call to Action’: TEDx Barnard returns for its third year
Barnard’s third annual TEDx event brought together nine student speakers and a special alumna guest, showcasing a range of innovative ideas, personal reflections, and research insights.
Jazmine Cardenas
Mar 6


Meeting the moment with Rebecca Jordan-Young: 50 years of ‘The Scholar and Feminist’
A conversation with Professor Jordan-Young, Interim Director of the Barnard Center for Research on Women.
Jaya Shankar
Mar 3


The rise of looksmaxxing and the politics of self-optimization
Though it appears an unassuming trend of better skincare, gym routines, and style, looksmaxxing can lead to unhealthy obsessions.
Pai Sinpatanasakul
Mar 3


Barnard’s independent counsel ‘did not uncover any evidence’ of a relationship between College affiliates and Jeffrey Epstein
Barnard reported no “wrongdoing or activities at odds with Barnard’s mission and values” for any current affiliates mentioned in the Epstein files, including notable donors and trustees from the LeFrak, Blankfein, and Milstein families.
Jaya Shankar, Karissa Song, and Kimberly Wing
Feb 27


Barnard’s ‘Responsible AI and the Liberal Arts’ symposium
A day of discussion and presentations about the use of AI in the liberal arts.
Anika Bahirwani
Feb 27


Hundreds gather to protest detention of Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva (GS ’26) by federal agents
Aghayeva was detained by agents from the Department of Homeland Security in her Columbia residence hall.
Riya Mahanta, Jaya Shankar, and Vanessa Zhou
Feb 27


Painting the campus: How alumni and artists empower campus through their art
Highlighting two student-led mural projects across the Barnard campus: what they represent, how they were made, and the messages surrounding campus identity and alumni appreciation.
Aya Yamauchi
Feb 25


Seven drink recipes anyone can make at the dining halls
Whether you are tired of JJ’s milkshakes or sick of $8 coffees, here are seven drink recipes you can use to make the most out of your dining plan.
Megan Morey
Feb 25


‘Barnard is basically brushing us aside’: Alumni cancel donations to the College, citing lack of transparency from administrators
Several alumni who ended their financial support to Barnard expressed frustrations about a lack of communication regarding the College’s handling of protests and antisemitism on campus.
Karissa Song and Kimberly Wing
Feb 19


A Barnard student’s guide: The Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters, found in uptown Manhattan, is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated wholly to medieval art — and completely free for Barnard students! With its ancient doorways and vaulted ceilings, the museum transports you to the Middle Ages and even pokes a little fun at it with its current exhibition, “Spectrum of Desire.”
Julieta Skallman
Feb 16
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