Jacob Levenfeld

I wouldn't change a single word

After 102 published articles, 18 columns, several Spectrum posts, and positions on Spectator’s associate, deputy, and managing boards, I’m pretty sure I’ve reached the pinnacle of my career. MJ may have said it better—and I don’t see anyone calling a press conference for me—but that’s not really the point. I’m retiring as a sportswriter.

By Jacob Levenfeld | May 1 09:53 pm ET

Tips for sports-loving seniors after graduation

As seniors prepare to bade farewell to Columbia, they begin to consider how best to maintain sporting interests and athletic endeavors.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Apr 10 08:13 pm ET

Columbia blues during March Madness

So March Madness, the only real solace I can find in this lengthy stretch between February and April, is not all fun and games for a Columbia sports fan. It’s also a nasty little reminder that our education may be elite and our home city may be America’s greatest campus, but our college experience is not typical and is not everything it could be.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Mar 22 11:30 pm ET

Sports help unite Arabs, Jews in times of conflict

Just putting Arabs and Jews on the same soccer pitch is a huge step forward in a conflict where the “enemy” is often stereotyped and completely faceless.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Mar 2 12:09 am ET

A professional journalist’s view from above

For some, the view from the press box may disappoint.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Feb 17 03:39 am ET

Basketball unlikely to fall way of football

Although basketball's loss at Harvard brings back some bad memories, Kyle Smith's squad is in good position to hold it together.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Jan 30 09:38 pm ET

Lions start path to promising basketball year

Columbia’s most important freshman, though, wears a suit and tie to the game. His name is Kyle Smith, and this past May, he was named Columbia’s 22nd men’s basketball head coach.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Jan 21 02:09 am ET

Gulati, U.S. lose 2022 World Cup bid to Qatar

Really? Qatar?

By Jacob Levenfeld | Dec 2 10:31 pm ET

Lions still without a road win

The Light Blue fought hard in a close matchup, but ultimately fell to Longwood 95-76.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Nov 22 01:12 am ET

Brown routs Columbia in 38-16 defeat on Saturday

Few things went well for the Lions in the final football game of 2010, who found themselves shutout 28-0 during the first-half. Brackett came in late to put the Lions on the board, but they couldn't avoid a 38-16 loss at Brown.

By Jacob Levenfeld | Nov 22 01:03 am ET

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