Each class that passes through Barnard’s gates sees its fair share of college-altering history, but the members of the class of 2020 have experienced countless pivotal, and even unprecedented, events during their time as Barnard students. Here are a few of the class of 2020’s standout moments, from its first experiences on campus to its last:

Is cabin fever starting to settle in? Do not worry! Spectrum has comprised a list of free online resources that can help you continue doing the activities you love while keeping your community safe.

Commencement season is right around the corner, and many are waiting to see how the most anticipated celebration of the academic season for the graduating class will fit into today’s reality of social distancing and the dramatic spread of the coronavirus. Above all, seniors are left wondering how they will be able to celebrate this special time alongside their classmates given the administration's unconventional change of plans for the end-of-the-year events.

As fears of the growing COVID-19 outbreak spread across the nation, universities have moved to cancel study abroad programs, impose travel restrictions over spring break, and heavily limit organized campus events and gatherings. Many of Columbia’s peers, including Harvard, Cornell, and Amherst, have informed students that they should not return following spring break, although they have provided little information on accommodations for students with financial insecurity or who live with those in high risk of contracting the virus.

Columbia and Barnard are both known for being politically active campuses. With the primaries in full swing and the presidential election right around the corner, you might be looking for how to get involved with political organizations on campus. Let Spectrum’s list guide you!

The Iowa Caucuses were conducted on Monday and signified the official start to the 2020 primary election process. If you’re not that involved in or informed about politics, then this process might be quite unfamiliar to you. Not to worry, this guide is intended to help introduce you to the primary process and why it is significant.

The presidential election may be months away, but the primary elections are already underway, and Spectrum is here to remind you to register to vote!

As we approach the spring 2020 recruitment season for Spectator, Spectrum brings you a snapshot of each section’s mission statement and upcoming projects. We also asked representatives from each section for a few characteristics they’d like to see in applicants.

Awards season is here! The Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards have already passed, but the Oscars, which are more formally known as the Academy Awards and are granted for meritorious work in the film industry, are next Sunday, Feb. 9. If you’re interested in seeing at least one of these Oscar-nominated films before the event itself, here’s a list of the nominees for best picture this year, as well as some cost-effective ways to watch them

The countdown to winter break has started, and we’re only a couple more finals away from packing up our bags and heading home without the stresses of work for the month. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Dongzhi, or just the comfort of a restful winter, you’ll probably have a generous amount of time on your hands for a cozy late-night movie screening. If you’re seeking a different sort of winter story, look no further!