The city elections wrapped up with a surprisingly small winning margin for Mike Bloomberg. Democrats took pretty much everything else in the city, while Republicans snagged two gubernatorial seats nationwide. (NY Times)

Around 5:30AM yesterday a now identified NYU junior jumped to his death in Bobst Library. The library was reopened and tours resumed around 9AM. (Gothamist)

Turns out Columbia released a financial report right before we wrapped for break – hiding the good news? (Spec) 

We wrap it up: Columbia ranks 4th in the nation according to Trojan Condoms’ Sexual Health Report Card, behind Stanford, USC, and UConn. (Brown Herald)

One term-paper, gift wrapped with a yellow bow, coming right up from a wannabe Columbia senior. (The Boston Phoenix)

The New York Post warns of subway delays this weekend, accuses MTA of keeping it all under wraps. (NY Post)