Paul Hsiao

Lonely lions

Columbia University lacks a sense of community.

'The Social Network:' Facebook film captures digital age

The highly anticipated “The Social Network” opens in theaters on October 1 and chronicles the genius of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who is the youngest billionaire in history.

Two Oscar hosts cause double the debate

In this debate review, Spectator film writers Molly Speacht and Paul Hsiao take on the addition of a second host to the Academy Awards.

New policies combat dorm pests

Students may complain of pervasive pest problems, but Columbia officials insist that new pest control measures counter the trend.

Textbook vendors compete for customers

As the textbook-buying season comes to a close, students and professors are completing their search for the cheapest books in the neighborhood and on the Internet.

New GI bill lands more veterans at Columbia

With new financial incentives, the School of General Studies is looking more attractive than ever for military veterans.

Rosensweig, Guitar Hero in residence at business school

The Business School's newest executive-in-residence is Guitar Hero's CEO.

GS won’t get swipe access to residence halls

General Studies Student Council President Katherine Edwards said the administration wouldn’t allow for GS swipe access because of security concerns, even if all four undergraduate student bodies were to oppose the decision.

A refreshing animated flick with sharp humor in ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox'

Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox," an adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, is technically brilliant but thematically questionable.