• Students and Faculty Say Barnard Administration Has Undermined Academic Freedom

    Students and Faculty Say Barnard Administration Has Undermined Academic Freedom

    The Barnard Honor Code, approved by the student body in 1912, promises a community where academic freedom “thrives.” Yet, as violence rages in Israel and Gaza, and protests and vigils are held on campus, students and faculty claim that the Barnard administration has undermined academic freedom. On October 23rd, Barnard’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies…

  • Barnard RA Union Hosts Rally to Boost Morale During Bargaining 

    On Friday, October 20th, the Resident Advisors (RA) Union held a rally to garner support with dozens of attendees on the steps of Barnard Hall. “Rallies help build morale with the RA union because a great union-busting strategy is to keep this [bargaining] going long enough for people to lose steam or inspiration or motivation,…

  • Backpacks vs. Totes

    Backpacks vs. Totes

    As we conclude the third month of the academic year, I find myself pondering the consequences of lugging my trusty Longchamp bag everywhere. I like the way it sits on my shoulder and the subtle component it can add to an outfit, but upon feeling my shoulder throb after a long school day, I start contemplating.…