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USenate revising policy for student, faculty sexual relationships

The consensual relationship policy—which was discussed during the USenate’s first meeting of the semester on Friday—is one of several issues the body is likely to tackle in 2012.

M’ville looks for minority, women, local businesses

The University has often had a strained relationship with its neighbors in working on the campus expansion, especially when it comes to fulfilling its employment promises. But small business owners said they had a lot more to be happy about on Tuesday.

With grant, libraries make tool to simplify citations

The Columbia Libraries will organize over 1900 citation styles into one easily accessible database.

Nobel Laureates celebrate Chabad’s 15 years

Honorees Erick Kendel and Richard Axel thanked the Orthodox Chabad for what they called its unorthodox inclusiveness.

Gilchrist says he would not accept CUCR invitation

Minuteman Project found Jim Gilchrist, although initially receptive to the idea of speaking again at Columbia, said Thursday he does not want to come.

Impostor, selling nightclub tickets, scams undergrads in lecture

A man claiming to be with the Division of Student Affairs sold over $200 worth of tickets to undergrads in at least three different lectures this week. He has been barred from campus.

Three vying for UWS City Council seat

Two former Community Board chairs and the Democratic District Leader are looking to fill Gale Brewer's seat, promising education and jobs reform.

Fresh, local produce comes to Harlem bodegas

Fresh Bodegas is about promoting easy access to healthy food, and Harlemites are pleased with the new influx of produce on their corners.

Grad schools develop plans to diversify

Twelve of 14 schools have submitted plans to enhance faculty and pipeline diversity, a concern that both faculty and students say is of the highest priority.

O’Donnell, driving force behind NY same-sex marriage, weds

Newlywed O'Donnell and campus LGBT activists say the gay-right movement is headed in a good direction.