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Senior in the Springtime: The final countdown
Hello and a very warm welcome to the 16th and final installment of Senior in the Springtime. This week I continued the journey of completing the traditions that remained on my list.
Again, the numbers alongside the tradition reflect their placement in the original list. My three for the week:
33. Go to Midnight Breakfast.
Update on General Studies travel fund from Dean Awn
GS Dean Peter Awn sent an email to graduating seniors with an update about the travel fund that was created to help students. In short, there is some more money available for those who haven’t yet submitted a request for financial compensation. Check after the jump for the full message.
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Things to do before your big test on Monday and some news
It’s late, you’re up. I hope your first day of reading week was a good one.
Actual news:
Protests: Occupy Wall Street protesters were active downtown on May Day. More »
The penultimate post in a quest to complete Columbia traditions
Hello and a very warm welcome to the 15th installment of Senior in the Springtime. This week I continued the journey of completing the traditions that remained on my list. I was able to complete two more and I’m confident that the final three (except maybe one) will be conquered in due time.
Again, the numbers alongside the tradition reflect their placement in the original list. My two for the week:
102. Attend a WBAR-B-Q.
Spectator SportsCast: Out with the old and in with the new
Welcome back! We’re proud to present the 19th episode of the Spectator Sportscast, a weekly offering about Columbia varsity sports.
Hosted for the final time by Spectator columnists and varsity soccer players Ronnie Shaban and Zach Glubiak, with fellow columnist and Spectrum daily editor Mrinal Mohanka, this week’s edition of the Sportscast includes a quick summary of the recent baseball, golf, softball, tennis, rowing and lacrosse, and looks ahead to all the action coming up.
However, the preview of next weekend comes after the trio reveal and introduce their successors, who will carry the torch in the fall.
Tune in to find out whether the new hosts prefer Beyonce or Rihanna, what will be magical about the fall, what’s the best dining hall on campus, what a doubleheader is, whether Mrinal’s accent will be adequately replaced (it certainly will), and whether the new hosts prefer Powerade or Gatorade.
download this podcast (14.1 MB)
Email questions and suggestions for the new boys’ first edition to podcast@columbiaspectator.com.
‘Hot girls we have problems too. We’re just like you, except we’re hot.’
It’s late, you’re up. Before we get to a great video and some news from Princeton, let’s read some real news.
Actual News
Election update: Mitt Romney effectively secured the Republican nomination by winning all five presidential primaries on Tuesday.
Student loans: President Obama highlighted his own experiences with paying back student loans as he looked to garner support from young voters. More »
Goodbye to a dear friend and two foodie traditions
Hello and a very warm welcome to the 14th installment of Senior in the Springtime. This week I continued the journey of completing the traditions that remained on my list. I was able to complete three more and I’m confident that the final five (except maybe one) will be conquered in due time.
Again, the numbers alongside the tradition reflect their placement in the original list. My three for the week:
28. Ditch CubMail for Gmail. More »
GS students to receive financial compensation for additional travel expenses
As you have probably heard by now, the General Studies Class Day was moved because of President Obama’s visit to Morningside Heights. Several GS students expressed their displeasure, and the administration has acted by attempting to provide financial compensation for students who have been inconvenienced. Check after the jump for the full email from Dean Peter Awn. More »