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In focus: Columbia graduate students picket on the first day of strike 2021-03-16T03:15:11.065Z Cries of “Contract! Now!” echoed down Broadway and 116th Street today as the strike captains of the Graduate Workers of Columbia-United Auto Workers pounded chant rhythms on buckets. One year ago, the GWC-UAW authorized the bargaining committee to initiate a strike with 96 percent support. Now, after two years of unsuccessful negotiations with the University and the failure of 11th-hour negotiations on Sunday, student workers plan to strike indefinitely. Demanding expanded health care coverage,...

Harlem’s new renaissance: How Harlem art galleries are covering Black History Month Harlem’s new renaissance: How Harlem art galleries are covering Black History Month Princeton Huang / Staff Photographer By Fernanda Aguero | February 14, 2021, 11:09 PM With Black History Month in full swing, many galleries showcasing Black art and culture are just steps away from Columbia’s campus. Harlem galleries that have reopened for in-person visitors are featuring pieces that tell stories often underrepresented in the art world. Many of the galleries that remain closed have expanded their onl...

Open for business: Local art galleries and studios offer opportunities for Columbia students Open for business: Local art galleries and studios offer opportunities for Columbia students Millie Felder / Senior Staff Photographer Local art galleries and businesses implement COVID-19 protocols to ensure a safe way for students to engage with the arts community. As the spring term begins, thousands of Columbia students have returned to campus. Despite facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, many local galleries and art-related businesses continue to offer a diverse array of a...

When restaurants struggle to survive, what does it mean for the community? When restaurants struggle to survive, what does it mean for the community? Millie Felder / Senior Staff Photographer While some restaurants have invested in elaborate outdoor dining setups, others have chosen to only offer takeout and delivery. Others have closed, never to turn on their lights again. For many Columbia students, the last time they ate indoors at a restaurant was in early March. Delivery apps like Seamless and UberEats have become their best friends, along with cherished recipes for banana bread and ...