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Nov 24, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | suhani arora |Jasmine Li |Eva Vu Stern
With the sun setting before you finish your last class of the day, the wind brisker as you walk back to your dorm, and the increasing difficulty of leaving the comfort of your bed in the mornings, the first signs of winter are upon us. As we leave behind the falling leaves of autumn for a season of bleary eyes and chapped lips, Spectrum is here to help you through the home stretch of the semester.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Ria Dalal |suhani arora
As college students, we learn to make do with what we can get—especially when it comes to food. This might mean late-night Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, ramen packets, or all the other typical overdone college-student meals that you have probably eaten. But at some point in every student’s journey, they discover a ray of sunshine in a world of otherwise fairly mediocre meals: Trader Joe’s.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | suhani arora
While major declaration is fast approaching for most of us, if you are a current sophomore at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, you have already declared your major—and if no one has said it to you yet, congratulations! You’re one step closer to achieving what you set out to do during your time at Columbia. Despite the minimal fanfare for the event, declaring your major is a pivotal moment.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | suhani arora |Saumya Chaudhry
School spirit at Columbia is much like the owl in our beloved Alma’s robes: a thing of overt mystery. Homecoming weekend is one of the only times in the year when we redeem ourselves of our scant school spirit and celebrate with roaring pride. With families lining up for tailgates outside of Wien Stadium, and students sporting their Columbia merch, it is completely reasonable to feel like the black sheep in a sea of Pantone 290 when you are attending Homecoming without family.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Ria Dalal |suhani arora
With midterm madness finally past us, it is time to celebrate by going all out this Homecoming weekend and making it the best you will ever remember—or not remember. The routinely lackluster school spirit and the comfy sweatpants and hoodie combo will be replaced with Columbia merch, foam fingers, and, more often than not, a red solo cup.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | suhani arora |Eva Vu Stern
In the blink of an eye, we are in the midst of midterm season. Tackling multiple exams in the same week—if not the same day—can be incredibly daunting and chaotic. Under such a high-stress environment, it can be incredibly helpful to have a pattern of studying that does not fail you, whether it is a day or a week before your exam. Spectrum’s quiz to find your best study method can help you weed out no-result techniques and find the preparation method that best suits your needs!
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | suhani arora
Hey, Upper West Siders! As the semester kicks into high gear and stress starts to grow, don’t let your comfort food habits take a bite out of your wallet. With a slew of tempting eateries around campus, it’s easy to indulge—until that $80 bill lands on your table with the least amount of fanfare. Fear not, we have curated the best food spots around campus to keep you fueled for under $15.
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Apr 28, 2024 | 
columbiaspectator.com | suhani arora
With graduation right around the corner, a monumental chapter of many students’ lives is coming to an end. Your time as a Columbia or Barnard student ending does not mean that you can’t stay connected to the bright and diverse community that you have cultivated during your time here. Here are Spectrum’s tips on making the most out of the Columbia and Barnard communities after graduation.
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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 4, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | suhani arora
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