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Campus Danielle Fong Campus Danielle Fong

Obama's Non-political Women Speech

President Barack Obama’s speech to the Barnard College 2012 graduating class focused on how this group of smart young women can help move our country forward. His speech focused on women and how women can change the world, which is fitting as the commencement speaker for one of the world’s best women’s college.

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Campus Robert Kalonian Campus Robert Kalonian

Political Minutes: Gaddis on Kennan

History buffs, politicos, and professors alike turned out February 23rd at Columbia/Barnard Hillel to hear Cold War historian, professor, and renowned author John Lewis Gaddis discuss his latest book, George F. Kennan: An American Life.

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Campus Sajaa Ahmed Campus Sajaa Ahmed

The Tenure Question

The issue of academic tenure has been a persistent catalyst for academic disputes. Proponents of tenure claim that it preserves academic freedoms on campuses, whereas opponents refer to the stagnation of research and publications that may occur once tenure is granted.

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Campus Rebecca Weber Campus Rebecca Weber

The Columbia Counter-Summit

The World Economic Forum, an annual conference that combines discussions and parties, brought to Manhattan a diverse and elite group of politicians, business people, and celebrities. Protestors, of course, followed in their wake. Students and activists flowed in from all parts of the world to voice their opposition to the murky and diffused phenomenon of globalization.

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