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Arts & Culture


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
2 days ago


A day in the life eating around Barnard College: Five delicious eats in Morningside Heights
Barnard students can easily access the many cuisines the Big Apple has to offer right around campus.
Katherine Hong
Nov 16


Review: KCST’s fall production of 'Tartuffe'
“Tartuffe,” the first of KCST’s fall productions, had a two-day run in Barnard’s Glicker-Milstein Theatre and, as promised, it was “Electric, Eclectic, and Eccentric.”
Julieta Skallman
Nov 14


Your complete guide to dining at Barnard College
From Hewitt’s all-you-can-eat dining to JJ’s grab-and-go favorites, here is everything you need to know about eating at Barnard College.
Ruby Abowitz
Nov 14


Tamrin Goldberg: Barnard alum performing as a swing on Broadway
I sat down with Tamrin Goldberg (BC ’12) — a dancer, singer, actor, teacher, and choreographer — to talk about Broadway and the path that led her there.
Roxy Rassooly
Nov 2


‘As if Percy Jackson were trans and Jewish’: Kyle Lukoff on imagination, autonomy, and ‘A World Worth Saving’
A conversation with author Kyle Lukoff (BC ’06) about his newest middle-grade novel and recent National Book Award nomination.
Abigail Rabbitt
Oct 31


A ‘Bear-y Scary Crafternoon’: Fun, friends, and some spook-tacular crafts
The “Bear-y Scary Crafternoon,” hosted by Barnard’s Student Experience and Engagement Office (SEE), brought students right into the Halloween spirit with hands-on decorating, crafting, and piñata-making. Here is what the students had to say.
Janelle Bai
Oct 31


What are we wearing this fall?
From Soho to Morningside, Fashion Week has relocated to Barnard’s campus, and a plethora of dynamic fashion trends are populating the classrooms.
Sasha Zimet
Oct 30


A Barnard student’s guide: MoMA
One of New York City’s most iconic museums, the Museum of Modern Art offers a unique experience for Barnard students.
Ella Estes
Oct 19


Festive and affordable autumn activities in New York City
For college students with tight budgets seeking a break from their busy schedules, here are five affordable ways to experience autumn across the city.
Missy Owolabi
Oct 12


‘Weaving Dreams’: New exhibition in Milstein highlights legacy of Black students at Barnard
Milstein’s latest exhibition features Dr. Kim F. Hall’s textiles and quilted artworks, highlighting the experience of Black women in academia. The display opened on October 3 alongside a performance in collaboration with SLMDances dance collective.
Charlotte Hart
Oct 10


Reading Barnard authors: How three alumnae write the transformations, introspections, and struggles of womanhood
Jeannette Walls, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Jhumpa Lahiri — three acclaimed Barnard alumnae — are authors whose deeply thoughtful and evocative work beautifully captures the inner lives of women. Key works from each author reveals three unforgettable portrayals of women striving to understand themselves and their place in vastly different worlds.
Abigail Rabbitt
Oct 9


Orchesis builds a stage for everyone
Performed by over 200 students, “Orchesis Presents: By the SeashOrchesis” brought bold choreography, vibrant lights, and an unwavering sense of community.
Laura Celadon
May 31


‘RAWCUS: Nothing But Noise’: A celebration of dance, identity, and community
The annual Raw Elementz showcase brought together bold movement, campus solidarity, and moments of joy.
Sydnie Loeb
May 31


Review: Barnard’s spring production of ‘Fox Toss’
Written for Barnard Theatre, Zuzanna Szadkowski’s (BC ’01) original play “Fox Toss” comedically displays the complexities of life and relationships of different kinds.
Laura Celadon
May 31
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