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Nov 11, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | academicsBy Jasveenkaur Wahan |Loyca Jean |Jasveenkaur Wahan
As you get further into the fall semester, you might notice that, despite the official midterm date having passed, your exams and papers aren’t quite yet over. It’s a common joke at Columbia that midterm season never ends, and sometimes, instead of studying in smaller increments a week in advance of a midterm, Columbia students turn to pulling all-nighters to get work done. But this can make it difficult to not burn out.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Loyca Jean |Ally Sepe
But Halloween is just around the corner, and aside from all the parties, parades, and showstopping costumes, the season makes for a perfect excuse to binge-watch some of the best, most thrilling, yet comforting movies. So whether you’re looking to feel the season’s cozy vibes or get so creeped out that you won’t be able to sleep for weeks on end, look no further. While this is a great solitary activity, fall break is coming up and hopefully you have the opportunity to hang out with friends.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Jasveenkaur Wahan |Loyca Jean |Ally Sepe
With the arrival of fall, it’s important not to get caught in a whirlwind of days solely spent studying in Butler and to remember what the rest of the season has to offer. You don’t have to stay indoors just because it’s gotten chillier out. Spectrum is here to help you make this year’s fall the best one yet—from wardrobe essentials to quintessential New York City activities that you won’t want to miss.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | lifestyleBy Jasveenkaur Wahan |Loyca Jean |Jasveenkaur Wahan
As you begin to mentally prepare for the ever-so-dreaded midterm season, you may be feeling overwhelmed at the exams and assignment deadlines looming ahead. Amid the havoc, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. Even with a packed schedule, there are simple ways to practice self-care that can help you stay grounded and focused. Spectrum has some tips to help you squeeze in some self-care even when it seems like you have no time at all.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | academicsBy Loyca Jean |Manuela Moreyra |Loyca Jean |Jenny Zou
The stereotypical computer science student is seen as a tech genius with a superiority complex who is quick to dismiss anything arts-related as irrelevant. They boast about coding skills but may secretly struggle to land jobs in a now hyper-competitive market.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Loyca Jean
You’ve just set foot on campus, and it feels like a whole new world. You went to high school a mile away from home, and you’ve known most of your friends since preschool. You may have been valedictorian of your graduating class of 400 students, and your parents were so proud when you got into Columbia. Now, you’re surrounded by some of the smartest students from all around the world, in a city you’ve potentially never lived in before, hundreds of miles away from home.
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Apr 14, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | academicsBy Loyca Jean |suhani arora |Loyca Jean |Anais Fotsing
With finals season rapidly approaching, you might be feeling overwhelmed at the thought of your upcoming exams. If you don’t know where to begin or are unsure about which study method might be best for you, Spectrum is here to introduce you to some study techniques and general tips to help you have a successful finals season. Getting started can be the hardest part when you’re trying to study for an important exam.
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Apr 7, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | academicsBy Loyca Jean |Loyca Jean |Caroline Niu
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t going to miss you, but then again I have been called a compulsive liar. We’ve spent almost every day these past three months together, and we’ve had our fair share of ups and downs. It is with a heavy heart, but with peace of mind, that I get ready to say farewell to all of the classes I’ve had the pleasure of taking this semester. The Social World, you have been one of my favorites this semester.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Loyca Jean
You might be feeling especially overwhelmed this midterm season. Maybe you have three exams and two papers due in the same week, and your suitemates are getting on your last nerves. Your usual method of tuning out the world with your AirPods does not seem to be working, and you’re in desperate need of a break from all the stressors of college life—but you can’t seem to find the place to do it. Luckily for you, in 119 Reid Hall in the Barnard Quad, there’s a quaint little room: the Wellness Spot.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
l8r.it | academicsBy Manuela Moreyra |Loyca Jean |Manuela Moreyra |Ramona Delyser
You’ve just walked out of Schermerhorn 614, where you aced your last midterm exam. You feel like you’re on cloud nine—you can’t help but smile as you replay the exam in your mind, relishing each moment where your knowledge effortlessly flowed onto the paper. The answers were coming to you before you even finished reading the question. It’s a feeling of accomplishment like no other, knowing that all your hard work, dedication, and time spent studying paid off.
