Bianca Dennis

Nonprofit arts program moves to include Harlem youth

Lillian Alonzo Marin founded Artistic Dreams International in March 2011. The program is based in New York, although Marin plans to expand it to Mexico.

Hindu Student Organization prepares for Holi celebration

Students will throw more than 1,500 pounds of paint at Saturday’s annual Hindu festival of colors, a celebration on Pupin Plaza.

During Islam Week, students, profs, analyze stereotypes

The Muslim Students Association celebrated Islam Awareness Week with panels, performances, and food, to emphasize the variety of backgrounds Muslim students hail from.

Valentini appeals to seniors with ‘3, 2, 1’ plan

Columbia College Interim Dean James Valentini personally matched all donations made at Wednesday nights’s Senior Fund Kick-Off.

Church opposes 121st St. co-naming for Carlin

“Mr. Carlin made his early reputation by mocking religion and the clergy of this parish, and his vulgarity does not make him a role model for anyone, especially the children attending our school,” Corpus Christi pastor Father Raymond Rafferty said.

Congressman Israel lays out plan for 2012 at CU Dems event

Israel spoke to about 50 students at an event hosted by the Columbia University Democrats, where he criticized the current Republican leadership and outlined his plan to get 25 more Democrats elected to Congress in 2012.

Mazower, Deodatis honored at Great Teacher Awards in Low

Faculty recognized history professor Mark Mazower and civil engineering professor George Deodatis for outstanding leadership in the classroom.

Lucha founders return to celebrate five years

In the five years since Lucha was founded, the group has focused its attention on justice issues ranging from immigrant and queer rights to unfair labor practices in restaurants.