Abby Mitchell

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

The A&E staff rehashes the highs and lows of the 118th Annual Varsity Show, from the excellent parody of Dean Valentini to the representation of the Core Curriculum and the University as a whole.

By Lesley Thulin, Charlotte Murtishaw, and Abby Mitchell | Apr 29 12:01 pm ET

Bestselling author encourages creative solutions to Columbia’s space dilemmas

The University Senate brought in author and CC alum Jonah Lehrer to discuss space allocation on campus.

By Abby Mitchell | Apr 19 04:27 am ET

Neighborhood Watch: Chelsea

This week, Weekend brings you downtown to Chelsea for some truffle fries, creamy pizza, and gorgeous views off of the High Line.

By Abby Mitchell | Mar 30 06:03 am ET

Neighborhood Watch: Soho

This week, Weekend hits up the quirky stores and brunch spots of Soho—with a little Batman thrown in as well.

By Abby Mitchell and Katy Tong | Mar 2 08:07 am ET

Best Of: Thrift and Vintage

Sick of the same old chain stores, and ready to try something­—God forbid—used?

By Katy Tong and Abby Mitchell | Mar 2 08:01 am ET

CUPAL lends a hand in theater casting

CUPAL launches a new pilot program for campus theater auditions and scheduling that it hopes will bring the Columbia theater community together.

By Lesley Thulin and Abby Mitchell | Jan 18 10:38 pm ET

Film festival brings female powerhouses to Barnard

With a diverse lineup of films, Barnard administrators hope that the festival will encourage more filmmakers to explore complex and controversial themes.

By Abby Mitchell | Jan 16 11:28 pm ET

GRAPHIC: Proposals for city's engineering campus competition

The seven proposals the city has received for its engineering campus competition vary in location, size, cost, and vision.

By Abby Mitchell | Nov 2 02:54 am ET

Stringer joins call for dev. corporation transparency

Columbia has already paid $3.55 million to the Local Development Corporation, but the development corporation still lacks the organization to disperse those funds—and Borough President Scott Stringer is saying enough is enough.

By Abby Mitchell | Nov 2 01:52 am ET

Columbia is one of seven entrants in Mayor's competition for science funding

However, of the seven proposals, only three plan to use space on Roosevelt or Governors Islands.

By Abby Mitchell | Nov 1 03:48 am ET

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