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A Professor Makes a Radical Argument for Recreational Drugs

Columbia psychologist Carl L. Hart believes that narcotic use among responsible adults is a constitutional right

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Archive photo of Franz Boas reenacting a Kwakiutl ceremonial dance to assist Smithsonian Institution sculptors building a diorama
Boas reenacts a Kwakiutl ceremonial dance to assist Smithsonian Institution sculptors building a diorama. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Archives)

Genius at Work: How Franz Boas Created the Field of Cultural Anthropology

A century ago, when people believed that human potential was determined by race and gender, a maverick Columbia professor decided everyone was wrong

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Tim Wu on How Big Tech is Crippling Democracy

The expert who coined the term “net neutrality” calls for the breakup of big tech, big pharma, and big banks

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5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing

There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them

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3 New Young-Adult Novels by Columbia Alumni

These new books have everything that makes the YA genre great — escapism, fantasy, romance, and a hearty dose of nostalgia

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6 Great Books to Read This Summer

New and noteworthy releases from Columbia alumni authors

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Review: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors"

By Kawai Strong Washburn ’08SIPA

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Review: "The Splendid and the Vile"

By Erik Larson ’78JRN 

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Review: "Until the End of Time"

By Brian Greene

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How to Get That Dream Job

Reynold Levy ’73LAW gives advice on building a career that offers both professional and personal satisfaction

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5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing

There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them

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When Columbia’s President Ran for US President

100 years ago, Nicholas Murray Butler wanted to go to Washington. It didn’t turn out well

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8 Alumni Books That Will Make You Believe in Love

Add these recent tales of the heart — some inspired by life on campus, all written by Columbia grads — to your reading list

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How an Inmate-Run Newspaper Transformed a Notorious Prison

William Drummond '66JRN, '66SIPA, a professor at UC Berkeley, talks about his new book on the newspaper at California's San Quentin State Prison

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New Books for the New Year

It’s time to light a fire, grab a mug of cocoa, and cozy up with a good book. Get started with these seven new titles from fellow Columbians

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Your Winter 2019-20 Reading List

New and noteworthy releases from alumni and faculty

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