Robert McFadden, a writer for the New York Times’ CityRoom blog, waxed poetic this morning about his recent visit to Morningside Heights.  Sights include our local public library branch (conscience clearing), our fair campus (an “open fortress”), and Riverside Park (“burning yellow and russet”).  Overall, it’s really just a page-long muse, but at least it’s […]

Feeling melancholy this Sunday? Be daring and venture out of the confines of Butler into Morningside Park, the area’s oft-dismissed sanctuary of tall trees and fresh breezes. At the bottom of the 436,232 stone steps, Bwog had to flatten itself against a wall as hordes of screaming children raced around in circles, delighted at having […]

You may have tests and essays as far as the eye can see…but then again, it’s supposed to be unbelievably gorgeous this weekend. Decamp yourself from Butler and discover joy again.     Friday, Saturday, and Sunday I Kiffe NY: French Urban Cultures Festival                Various times and locations through Oct. 28th                                                              Go be thuggin’, French-style.  More […]

It’s your last weekend before the autumnal equinox, and apparently a beauty–time to store up some sunlight before your skin gets slack and pallid! Here are our picks for events around town; for on-campus stuff, refer to the handy sidebar to the right. Friday and Saturday Manhattan Cask Ale Festival noon – midnight Chelsea Brewing […]