Why did the strawberry lose the marathon? It got caught in a jam!

Happening Off-Campus: Mexico City took Day of the Dead decorations to new heights with a record-breaking, 109-foot-tall skeleton named “La Catrina.” Decorated with 70,000 marigolds, the towering figure stands roughly as tall as an 11-story building, making this year’s Halloween decorations look a little understated. Smithsonian Magazine

Happening Near Campus: Sunday’s NYC Marathon became the first marathon ever to surpass 60,000 finishers, with 61,146 runners completing the five-borough course. Celebrating 50 years of that iconic route, the event also surpassed its $100 million charity fundraising goal, giving the city plenty to cheer about! NYRR

Happening on Campus: Too many tabs open in your brain? Take a breather at the Mindfulness Workshop this Friday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to noon in Earl Hall’s Schiff Room, where you’ll learn beginner-friendly practices to bring a little calm into everyday life. Columbia University

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