Maya Lerman and Ava LoznerAm I an Academic Weapon?By Maya Lerman and Ava Lozner Affirmative I still can’t believe I’m here at Columbia, my dream school! To stand here on Low Steps, in the...
Sona WinkJoan JonasSea creatures, magic shows, and inner spirits By Sona Wink I came to know Joan Jonas amidst unusual circumstances: We sat side by side...
George MurphyWandering StarsBy George Murphy No city lights scrape away our stars here. The wind comes and goes in darkness, and owls softly boom, as small creatures...
George MurphyFlowersBy George Murphy Saturday and we are lost in a sea of cherry-billows, alone together. We lie down, reach our roots deep, and pour...
Josh KazaliAn American in WetherspoonsOr, how I learned to stop worrying and love the pub. By Josh Kazali In many ways, England is an unlikely candidate for Americans studying...
Kate SiberyIn Defense of French AutofictionOr of the self. By Kate Sibery Disclaimer: All translations in this piece (except for book titles) were done by the writer. “Dans ce...
Shreya KhullarGrit and GloryColumbia athletes’ path to the 2024 Paris Olympics By Shreya Khullar Everyone is silent. There is jostling, the brisk squeaking of shoes,...
Chris BrownThe President Next DoorShafik’s resignation and the role of the University President. By Chris Brown “If [administrators] are really concerned with discovering...