Why Learn Ancient Greek?
It’s been dead for centuries. That shouldn’t stop you from becoming fluent.…
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Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University
What Was With All the Fireworks This Summer?
Over the last few months, there has been a surge of illegal firework displays across the nation. But what prompted them in the first place?…
How Fake News Became So Widespread and How To Put a Stop to It
Many people are now relying on social media as their news sources, where misinformation spreads as fast as wildfire.…
The Thin Blue Line Flag Doesn’t Belong in Schools, or Anywhere Else
The symbol is garnering a racist and hateful history, but that isn't stopping many people, and even schools, from proudly displaying it.…
Why Renting Off-Campus Might Be Your Safest Option This Fall
If you’re surrounded by family members who work in high-risk environments, is living at home any safer than living on campus or in an off-campus apartment?…
Climate School: The Planet Saving Program That Every University Needs
Columbia has an innovative new program capable of educating students on how to combat climate change. Will other colleges follow suit?…
Are Standardized Tests a Form of White Supremacy?
The SAT was created in part by eugenics enthusiast Carl C. Brigham. How does this shape America's current evaluation of its students?…
Mary Trump’s ‘Too Much and Never Enough’ Is Both Political and Familial
The new book written by Donald's niece exhumes decades of corruption and greed in the Trump empire, even before her uncle entered the White House.…
Should ‘Black Swan’ Be Part of the Criterion Collection?
Aronofsky’s dance-thriller turns 10 in September, making it the perfect time to reflect on why it deserves recognition as an important contemporary film.…
Now Is the Time for a Queer Smithsonian Museum
America's LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.…
‘The Condemnation of Blackness’ Provides Crucial Reflections on Racist Number-Crunching
Khalil Gibran Muhammad’s exploration of African Americans during the Progressive Era unveils the prejudice behind evidence of Black criminality.…
Eating Herb-Based Food Is a Great Way to Enhance Your Palate
In her book ‘Sweet Remedies,’ herbalist and apothecary Dawn Combs spills the beans on honey-based drinks and confectionery.…
The Fantasy Trope of the ‘Magic Portal’ Feels Incredibly Appropriate Right Now
So-called ‘portal fantasy’ reveals the awe, fear and transformative power of traveling to another world — one that might be appealing in our present dystopia.…
The Power of ‘Selfilm’ Is Inventing a New Cinematic Subgenre
With quarantine keeping us idle in front of the TV, taking the time to instead record ourselves will reinvigorate our lives despite an uncertain future.…
‘The Deviant’s War’ Reveals the Link Between Civil Rights and Gay Rights
Eric Cervini’s historical opus describes how homophobia within American law enforcement bears a striking resemblance to racist policing practices.…
‘Chokehold: Policing Black Men’ Stresses the Need for Police Reform
Published in 2017, Paul Butler's book equips supporters of Black Lives Matter with one more important resource to curb racism in law enforcement.…