To hell with good intentions

Without action our goals wither like Langston Hughes’ dreams deferred.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Apr 29 08:20 pm ET

Better city by design

New York City parks act as a kind of middle ground between respecting and conserving nature and embracing urban planning.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Apr 15 08:19 pm ET

A letter of concern: Turn down the lights, turn up the heat

The entire world, over a span of 24 hours, in sexy, environmentally conscious intimate darkness!

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Apr 1 08:16 pm ET

A letter of concern: Turn down the lights, turn up the heat

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Apr 1 08:16 pm ET

How green was my advertising, how uniformed the purchase?

Our green-washed purchase has a moral kickback for ourselves, and a monetary kickback for the company.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Feb 25 09:38 pm ET

Me, myself, and I

Every Green Peacer has one impulse to serve his own interest. And this is exactly as it should be.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Feb 11 08:10 pm ET

What FarmVille can teach Columbia about local food

FarmVille evokes an image of Americana that seems ingrained in our national identity: a fraternal sense of neighborly responsibility that would allow individuals to flourish by the sweat of their brow.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Jan 28 10:16 pm ET

Lord, what fools these candidates be

When even the Naked Cowboy has thrown his 10-gallon hat in the ring, the time has come to question the legitimacy of the New York City mayoral elections. The race to the top of the city’s executive branch has become so populated with colorful characters that it seems more an exercise in outrageousness than a political process.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Oct 18 04:42 pm ET

Election Season

It’s that time of year again. Election Day is coming up, and while the University-wide holiday will be a welcome break for Columbia students, it will also be an opportunity for many of us to exercise our civic duty. This Monday, Spectator Opinion takes a look at two mayoral races happening in our area.

By Matthew Parker, Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti, and Al Benninghoff | Oct 18 04:41 pm ET

Eco-construction: an exercise in symbiotics

Imagine a bustling metropolis that is environmentally responsible. Then build it.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Apr 21 08:07 pm ET