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Columbia’s Elevators

Join Staff Writer Olin Bose in finding out more about the elevators of Morningside Heights.

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Just an appetizer of the recent history of our school.

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Barnard’s Student Artist in Residence Nami Weatherby (BC ‘23) showcased her installation They Never Told Us These Things, an audio-visual historiography centering indigenous and colonized people affected by the United States’ nuclear weapons program, in the Movement Lab this week. Deputy Arts Editor Marino Bubba reviews.

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On Thursday, Senior Staff Writer Meeral Tashfeen attended a panel hosted by the Heyman Center on the newest book of Professor James Stafford, The Case of Ireland: Commerce, Empire, and the European Order, 1750-1848.

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Lula witnessed many incredible things while at Barnard, including grass, Diana sandwiches, and Contact Improv with Colleen Thomas (twice).

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Outdoor seating for the win! Editor’s warning: mention of gun violence.

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On October 10, Barnard/Columbia archaeologists and members of the Picuris Pueblo came together to discuss archaeological research through the lens of collaboration with Native communities.

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On Wednesday, The Center for Science and Society hosted a lecture by Elaine Ayers – “Three Inches Deep of Wet Moss,” as a part of their New York History of Science Lecture Series sponsored by Columbia University. Ayers spoke about her moss research and its role in colonial plant transportation.

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On Wednesday, the Columbia Historical Association hosted three professors to discuss publishing their recent books, writing history, and teaching it.

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To the aimless, the confused, and the curious — here’s *almost* everything you need to know about being a history major as a part of Bwog’s ongoing plot to demystify every department in this University. 

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Last Thursday, an episode in the “In Dialogue” series—events focusing on Polish-Jewish relations throughout history—was held in Low Library. Senior Staff Writer Abby Rubel attended.

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Looks cool, right Tickets for the 122nd Annual Varsity Show go on sale today! Get yours here. The show is on April 29th and 30th at 8 PM. There will also be a matinee on May 1st at 2 PM along with a night show at 8 PM. Whether or not you went to the West End […]

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Same Semester, New President!

What Should Acting President Claire Shipman's Nickname Be?

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