You’re Going to End Up Alone  (Anthony)

A former friendship ended over differing views on gender-affirming care, prompting a deep reflection on the costs of ideological conformity and the value of authentic belonging within identity communities.

I thought this was left in Afghanistan’: Columbia’s Veterans Are Struggling (Clay)

This article highlights the mental health and housing struggles of Columbia’s student veterans through the story of Brandon Christie, calling for stronger support systems amid campus and institutional challenges.

Does Columbia Need 5,000 Administrators? (Clay)

Columbia’s rapid growth in administrative staff has created costly bureaucratic bloat that drives up tuition and stifles student-led solutions, calling for a significant reduction in administrators to better serve students and restore balance.

Banana Republicans (Clay)

Torn by allegations of election tampering and internal conflict, Columbia’s College Republicans have faced a turbulent semester marked by a presidential impeachment and ongoing questions about the group’s leadership and legitimacy.

Columbia’s Most Wanted (Clay)

Despite widespread calls for his firing over controversial remarks on the October 7 Hamas attacks, Columbia professor Joseph Massad remains employed because upholding free speech and academic freedom—even for offensive views—is crucial to preventing censorship and preserving open debate on campus.