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Happening in the World: One would think a world map would include all countries on Earth, but New Zealand seems to elude mapmakers across the globe. Ikea had to apologize when a Redditor posted a picture from a Washington, D.C Ikea, where they noticed the BJÖRKSTA world map did not include New Zealand. Fortunately (and […]
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This past Wednesday, SIPA’s Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) hosted a panel discussion, Prospects for Climate Solutions, to discuss the future of climate and worldwide involvement. Deputy Editor Elisha Zhao listened in.
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Elle Ferguson, Bwog staff writer and person who gets hungry just thinking about food, reports on the second annual Battle of the Dining Halls.
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Recently, students were alerted of two cases of meningitis B on campus. All information in this post is from the CDC and Columbia Health (through their health advisory notice and FAQ, linked previously) and with an interview with Dr. Melanie J. Bernitz, Associate Vice President and Medical Director of Columbia Health.
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Happening in the World: The Canadian diplomats to Cuba are suing the Canadian government for their inaction over an apparent epidemic known as Havana Syndrome. The government has insinuated that the symptoms, characterized as memory loss, dizziness, nausea, and headaches, could be psychosomatic. The real question is: would you rather a vacation with Havana Syndrome or an […]
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In my year and a half at BaRnArD cOlLeGe Of CoLuMbIa UnIvErSiTy, I’ve noticed people have many opinions about Schermerhorn Hall. It’s hard to navigate. It’s far away. It doesn’t exist. However, its greatest mystery is how you even say it. Well, the answer is: It’s Schermerhorn, with a hard “ch.” Skermerhorn, if you will. I know […]
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Sometimes Senior Staff Writer Abby Rubel thinks it would be a good idea to move to Barbados rather than deal with the Columbia package center. But on the other hand, it’s so much better than it used to be! She debates the pros and cons below.
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The international student experience is unique and often misunderstood by others, including faculty. Because of this, the international student community at Barnard often feels misunderstood, misrepresented, and marginalized. Tasneem Ebrahim, a junior at Barnard, has decided to change that. She has been working alongside Professors Cecelia Lie-Spahn and Pam Cobrin, as well as Deans Wendy […]
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Happening in the World: Putin plans to expand Russia’s development of missiles in creating new hypersonic missiles, projected to travel over five times as fast as the speed of sound. Although critics believe that Russia is incapable of developing such missiles, Putin remains uncompromising in his plans. (NYT) Happening in the US: Virginia’s Attorney General, Mark Herring, […]
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