David Xia

City, small businesses debate paid sick leave

The city lacks consensus on proposed paid sick leave legislation.

By David Xia | Nov 19 04:19 am ET

National health care reforms will impact college students’ coverage

Questions remain on how the health care reform bill will impact college students.

By David Xia | Nov 6 03:11 am ET

Graduates' job searches clouded by depression, anxiety

She had just graduated from Barnard College, landed a prestigious internship in a major city, and was making successful rent payments. Life was going as she had planned until the end of the summer—when she found herself jobless and sinking into depression.

By David Xia | Apr 8 08:47 pm ET

Committee Assesses CU Investment Ethics

The advisory committee that makes recommendations to the University Board of Trustees on how to invest the school’s endowment ethically will hold its annual town hall meeting this Tuesday.

By David Xia | Nov 16 10:57 pm ET

Night Market Goes Environmentally Friendly

This year’s Night Market, sponsored by the Chinese Students Club, featured a variety of student groups promoting their causes, performances from Chinese yo-yo to rock bands, and an emphasis on envi

By David Xia | Oct 26 09:22 pm ET

Students Survey Options in Thinning Job Market

A year ago, five major independent investment banks dominated the thoughts and efforts of Columbia students aiming to break into the financial sector.

By David Xia | Oct 8 03:02 am ET

Communal Food Program Increases Quality, Cost Efficiency

Every week Yael Degany, GS ’09, visits the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and leaves with a bag full of kale, carrots, cabbage, and a myriad of other vegetables.

By David Xia | Sep 25 04:11 am ET

Law Profs Speak for Constitution Day

The lecture hall at Jerome Green Hall was filled to capacity Wednesday evening as Columbia School of Law students and a number of undergraduates critically examined the U.S. Constitution.

By David Xia | Sep 18 04:05 am ET

Shollenberger Urges Student Affairs Reforms

Kevin Shollenberger, who assumed the position of interim dean of student affairs over the summer, has kicked into full gear with the start of classes planning to enhance the Division of Student Aff

By David Xia | Sep 15 01:21 am ET

Student Leaders Echo Day’s Call to Volunteer

Student councils, club governing boards, and student political groups scrambled to organize Columbia University Serves 2008, a nonpartisan, service-oriented event on Low Plaza before the ServiceNat

By David Xia | Sep 11 03:28 am ET

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