Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center have been able to turn human stem cells into working lung and airway cells. This is the first time that this has ever been done. Some Pre Med kid must be crying with joy. (CUMC Newsroom) Here are some cool letters to the editor. What are they about? […]

Columbia Nursing wants you to stay healthy this winter. (Newswise) While you’re working on your health, start preparing for next year’s state fair. There will still be plenty deep-fried everything on a stick for you, America. (Vice) Know your TV sitcom moms. Prepare yourself for that trivia night, obvs. (Rookie) And in other news: Columbia’s very own […]

Happy last Monday of classes Second-to-Last Monday of Classes. We feel your pain. We have some really amazing people at this school, like Karina Melendez. (NY Times). Train derailment on Metro North. Who hasn’t taken that train at some point? (CNN). At least you aren’t in North Dakota. Actually…might not be so bad? (KX News). […]

Does your significant other call out someone else’s name while sleeping? A gossip column brings in the experts to discuss. (Bwog) Do not go gentle into that good library called Butler. Do not be one of those people. (Bwog) Apparently dining hall food is/always has been awful. As if we didn’t know (looking at you Ferris: […]

James Franco and Seth Rogen’s relationship is just as on point as Kim and Kanye’s. Uh huh, honey. (Buzzfeed) Go, Book Culture! If any Columbia University area bookstore were going to make the list as one of New York City’s best bookstores, we knew it would be you. (Gothamist) Lockdown on Monday at Yale after the school […]

A man dies after falling down the stairs at the courthouse on the day of his trial. Can the court get sued now? (NY Times). Thought the world was done with Charles Manson. (Rolling Stone) Columbia is getting sued for being too dark and injuring a detective while he was chasing someone on the job. […]

Give: Apparently Mr. White isn’t the only one using Ricen to kill people off. (ABC News) Take: Poor Miley Cyrus’ house was burglarized after her birthday. (MTV) Give: Black Friday is not the best time to find deals on presents to give to all your loved ones this fine holiday season. (LA Times) Take: Iran […]

Here’s a review of Catching Fire that will have no effect on whether or not you actually see the movie. (CNN) Lady Gaga did another weird thing but this one you probably shouldn’t open at work. (Digital Spy) Sorry that the word ‘selfie’ is still being used. (Daily Beast) And your weekly Rob Ford. (Daily Beast) […]

“Navigation and interior lights were turned off, the ship’s radio went silent, and plans for what to do if pirates boarded the vessel were reviewed.” Columbia professor Peter deMenocal braved the threat of Somali pirates to research the history of Africa’s climate. (Columbia University News) Both sides of the gun control debate have presented bad […]

Yesterday, Illinois became one of fifteen states to have passed legislation allowing for same-sex marriage.  This is just one week after Hawaii did the same thing.  As we all know, Gaga is a huge supporter of the movement, and even has a tag for Lady Gaga Gay Marriage on HuffPo. (Al-Jazeera America) The Bill and […]

5 Pointz in Long Island City, Queens, was literally whitewashed yesterday. Fuck you, the man. (NY Daily News) So as you all know, there was talk about raising the tobacco-buying age to 21. It isn’t just talk. Fuck you, the  man. (Huffington Post) What the fucking fuck fuck? Fuck you the man(s). (Yahoo) Wait. This […]

Wow, speaking of Catching Fire: the new Hunger Games movie is out on the 22nd. So that’s something. (NY Daily News) (Time) “Selfie” is officially a word now. “Twerk” and “binge-watch,” too. Expect your hometown’s local radio stations to talk about this a lot this morning. (BBC) Your degree? What? It’s costing you hundreds of […]

Something you should’ve invested in: bitcoin. Also known as the future of money? (Time). We’ve already invested in a new mayor. But what about the other nine? (NY Times) Look who’s all grown up and running at Regionals (Hint: it’s the Columbia XC Team). And don’t forget it’s registration this week! May the odds be […]

The Biebs is pissing people off. (Hollywood.com) Alec Baldwin is being punished for saying a naughty word. (NY Daily News) Chris Brown is back in society. (CNN) On a better note that will make us want to go on the internet again… You can watch The Simpsons online legally soon! (Gothamist) One of the most […]

Try to keep your jealousy at bay while you watch this kid live out your life dream. Here’s your daily dose of happy. Well now that that’s out of the way, let’s forget the sad. No introduction needed, here’s the shameful and disappointing. And, because sometimes dreams do come true, here’s the increasingly funny. Batman on his […]