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Maya Shkolnik, CC ’25, is a visual artist whose work bridges documentary and conceptual photography. Her photos and videos allow her to explore psychoanalysis, her family, and political protest. l8r.it/bsd8

Senior Macy Pine’s diving career was shaped by quiet leadership, resilience through injury, and a deep love for the sport. From record-breaking performances to a culture of joy, she leaves behind an impact that will ripple long after her final dive. l8r.it/pBDC

Men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA championship quarterfinals for a second straight season, taking down North Carolina State University 4-2 last weekend. The Lions will travel to Texas to take on No. 1 seed Wake Forest on Friday. l8r.it/wSPV

Phoebe Anderson left Columbia as an NCAA All-American, but her collegiate journey is just beginning. From Morningside Heights to the European Championships, she’s proving that dedication and self-belief can carry you to the world stage. l8r.it/AMKL

From expanding funding and access for student groups to playing in a salsa band, Julian Infante, CC ’25, has dedicated his time at Columbia to enhancing student wellness and experience by serving as president of the Activities Board at Columbia. l8r.it/nvNc

“Barnard and Columbia have betrayed the trust of their student journalists and have broken an essential campus norm,” Spectator editor in chief Shea Vance, BC ’26, and managing editor Heather Chen, CC ’26, write in a letter from the editors. l8r.it/u241

Maya Platek, GS ’25, discussed how her military service and Israeli identity empowered her with diplomacy and leadership skills as GSSC president. l8r.it/mbWR

“I hate when people ask me what it was like to be editor in chief of Spectator,” Isabella Ramírez, CC ’25, writes. “On some days, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done, and on others, it’s the worst.” l8r.it/Af0y

Former City News editor Amira McKee, CC ’25, writes of her time interviewing West Harlem residents: “I’ve been astonished by how many residents have entrusted me to write about their families, their dreams, and sometimes, the worst days of their lives.” l8r.it/6b51

“Our futures are being shaped by the choices we make today—and whether we choose to resist or remain silent in the face of injustice. It is now up to us to determine whose voices—and whose lives—will matter,” Colin Roedl, CC ’25, writes. l8r.it/EOde

When one of New York City’s largest landlords bought nearly an entire Morningside Heights block, the buildings that many longtime residents knew and loved began to deteriorate. But the remaining tenants in one building are committed to fighting back. l8r.it/AkrQ

“What occurs on our campus reverberates on an international scale,”Sydney Goldson, CC ’25, deputy editorial page editor, writes on free speech, student journalism, and holding power to account during a time of historic crisis. l8r.it/217E

Shabana Basij-Rasikh, Afghan education activist and co-founder of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan, will deliver Barnard College’s 2025 Commencement address on Tuesday, Barnard announced Thursday. l8r.it/9WiE

“Great work doesn’t come from a pain-filled and stress-absorbed grind,” Takashi Williams, CC ’25, graduating deputy sports editor, writes. Reflecting on his time at Spectator, he realizes that “just as important as the work itself is how it gets done.” l8r.it/yiqU

“Don’t wait to feel ready,” former Photo editor Judy Goldstein, BC ’25, advises as she reflects on her time at Spectator. “I didn’t feel ready when I applied to be editor. I didn’t feel ready when I had to train others. But this place makes you ready.” l8r.it/Ct1B

Eden Yadegar, GS/JTS ’25, became the president of Students Supporting Israel two weeks before Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Spectator spoke with Yadegar about how she became the face of the pro-Israel movement on campus. l8r.it/xXIM

A last-minute nudge from a friend is what launched Mariam Jallow, CC ’25, into her four-year journey in student government. The outgoing Columbia College student body president, Jallow’s biggest takeaway was learning to lead in moments of crisis. l8r.it/y4Yw

The School of Engineering and Applied Science community celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2025 on Monday at its annual Class Day ceremony, hosted on Columbia’s Morningside campus. l8r.it/GbNK

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the 116th Street and Broadway gates during Columbia’s central Commencement ceremony earlier this morning. l8r.it/CrRJ

“We urge the administrations of Barnard and Columbia to listen to their students’ concerns, reaffirming their commitment to press freedom by prioritizing open and clear communication with the entire University community,” Spectator alumni write. l8r.it/tqxv