Arts & Entertainment

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Senior profile: Galen Boone, BC

A self-described "pitbull" for Postcrypt, Galen Boone fought for the coffeehouse when it came under fire by the administration, but is hoping to explore new avenues after graduating.

Senior profile: Yin Yin Lu, CC

Senior profile: Pat Blute, CC

Pat Blute, a world traveller, videographer, and playwright, looks back at his years at Columbia and urges students to "stop for a second and realize how incredible their achievements already are."

Senior profile: Erica Weaver, CC

Erica Weaver helped build a community "where it is perfectly acceptable to put on a pot of tea at any hour of the day and complaints about sestinas are universally understood" by starting the Writers House.

Senior profile: John Goodwin, CC

John Goodwin became a fixture on the Columbia theater scene as an actor and writer for XMAS! and the Varsity Show.

Senior profile: Anna Cooperberg, CC

Anna Cooperberg helped bring couture back on campus as one of the founding members of Hoot, and then took the helm as editor in chief.

ART »

Harlem exhibit fights social prejudice

The Art for Change team strives to bring a new perspective to conversations on controversial current social issues.

Couple explores intersection of machines and nature using industrial materials

Women in entertainment share their stories

Group expands PS 125 course to bring back arts education

DANCE »

2011-12 in Review: Dancers wow with technique, variety

Performances by Orchesis, Columbia Ballet Collaborative, and CoLab this year had a range of success.

Columbia Ballet Collaborative performance interfaces classic with contemporary

CoLab performance packs a punch

Orchesis dancers hit high and low notes

STYLE »

Lunar Gala hopes to break cultural barriers with show

Columbia's Chinese Students Club is re-examining its Lunar Gala with a new plan for the fashion and culture show.

Alum Miriam Rahali sews beads of charity into resort-wear

Chic consignment chain thrives in UWS

MUSIC »

2011-12 in Review: Bacchanal heads back to steps with rap, punk, electronic combo

Even in the face of financial struggles and negative reactions against the chosen performers, Baccha90s was a success.

Upcoming Celestin album tells journey of a 'rolling stone'

Bacchanal comes bacch around

Students gear up for a music-filled weekend

TELEVISION »

CTV showcases three standout student-written shows exploring college life

Three Columbia students will appear in CTV's preview screening, including "The O.C. Club" by CTV president Andy Seife, CC ’14, “Floorcest” from Eliana Levenson, BC ’14, and “High Class Problem” from second year MFA student Anthony McDonald

Stars of ‘Key and Peele’ aim for controversy, original laughs

CU alums feature prominently in HBO series ‘Bored to Death’

Sexual violence on campus: ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ walks fine line between spreading sexual assualt awareness and attracting viewers

THEATER »

2011-12 in Review: 118th Varsity Show takes on Columbia administration, keeps traditions alive

The 118th Varsity Show focused on the current issues of the Core and preprofessionalism, the cast and crew also explained how they worked to continue the traditions that have made the show so important in the past.

Rethinking the Core: The 118th Varsity Show amuses, but doesn't always go the extra mile

Black Theatre Ensemble fits urban experience, self-discovery into one-act plays

Jenny Slate wins Varsity Show award

MISCELLANEOUS »

De-stress with bread pudding

For a break from classes and college life, head to your dorm kitchen and bake this delicious treat.

Bestselling author encourages creative solutions to Columbia’s space dilemmas

Literary journal hosts Occupy panel

The man behind YouTube sensation ‘Shit Girls Say’


Spectacle Blog »