Meditations on bilingualism from a summer spent at home. By Zoe Gallis Towards the end of Homer’s Odyssey, we witness the titular...

On ephemera and utopian schemes. By Gabriela McBride Illustration by Isabelle Oh On 7th Street and 5th Avenue, tucked into a residential...

On dreams, dissatisfaction, and discovery. By Elika Khosravani Illustration by Ines Alto This is how I remember time spent in my...

Embracing physical media in the AI age. By Nnema Épée-Bounya​​ Illustration by Isabelle Oh Numerous times over the last few months, I’ve...

A look back at the last time the MESAAS department was under fire. By Praharsha Gurram Calling Columbia Unbecoming (2004) a film would...

On Masterpieces of Western Literature and Philosophy and its new makeover. By Lucy Mason Next fall, Masterpieces of Western Literature...

The Encampments film and the dangers of the past tense. By Cecilia Zuniga Illustration by Etta Lund I am standing at the edge of...

Columbia Health’s collaboration with the Truth Initiative campaigning against nicotine use.  By Rocky Rūb Illustration by Jacqueline...

Online street interviews reveal the wider perception of Columbia students. By Caroline Nieto Illustration by Selin Ho In New...

Learning Italian not by the book. ​By Schuyler Daffey Illustration by Kathleen Halley-Segal “Ah,  incredibile !” I say, nodding fervently...

Uncovering a 17th-century scholar’s identity. By Ava Jolley Illustration by Justin Chen As I skimmed through each volume, my eyes were...

Listening with your ear to the real thing. By Duda Kovarsky Rotta Illustration by Derin Ogutcu Please listen while reading: “Tributo a um...

On dance, growing up, and sisterly love. By Anna Patchefsky Illustration by Etta Lund On a Tuesday at Lincoln Center, attendees siphon...

Stories of unexpected connection in the men’s sauna.  By Sona Wink Illustration by Lulu Fleming-Benite Men: What are they saying?   I...

A first date gone wrong.  By Marianna Jocas Illustration by Isabelle Oh Hungarian was a war zone. The soundscape demanded a certain...

Indulging in Ben & Jerry’s. By Cecilia Zuniga Illustration by Jorja Garcia I rushed into my final closing shift at the Ben & Jerry’s on...

Whispers from the dust.  By Bohan Gao Illustration by Isabelle Oh Morior . The Latin verb for illustrating the opening maw of loss, the...

A night at the planetarium. By Lily Ouellet The dome goes black, closing over us like an eyelid. I raise my hand in front of my face and...

Reflections on art-centered protest. By Rocky Rūb Columbia and its students are no strangers to protest. But amid the chants and locked...

Remembering an old friend. By Sagar Castleman Illustration by Phoebe Wagoner The summer after my senior year of high school, a group of...