Reading and Complaining Go Hand in Hand With Heavy Syllabi

Though many come to Columbia to hit the books, by the time midterms roll around, a number are ready to hit their heads against a wall.

“This is how much reading I have. I have so much reading that I run out my print quota for one lecture,” said Veronica Hylton, CC ’12, who added later, “Completely honestly, I don’t give a shit about French tax structure in the 1920s.”

By Madina Toure | Mar 4 02:20 am ET

Post It, Profs

Requiring professors to post their syllabi online prior to the start of classes is a quick and simple way to address student concerns over a myriad of issues, including the effectiveness of preregistration, the cost of books, and the difficulty of transferring credit.

By Editorial Board | Jan 23 01:28 am ET