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Guilt, Bribes, and Backhand Deals: How Follies is Made
Guilt, Bribes, and Backhand Deals: How Follies is Made

In this chaotic deep-dive, Editor-in-Chief Sophia Petros recounts her reluctant descent into SIPA’s “iconic” comedy scene—where derecognized student groups hustle for prop money, plastic toilets become social commentary, and The Morningside Post’s budget nearly went to a sketch about the women’s bathroom.

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CultureIsabel Nieh HouApril 22, 2025Comment
Columbia Yields to Trump Demands, SIPA Students Respond with New Coalition
Columbia Yields to Trump Demands, SIPA Students Respond with New Coalition

On March 21, Columbia University agreed to sweeping demands from the Trump administration. In response, students at SIPA launched United Students of America, a new coalition committed to defending academic freedom, protecting civil liberties, and pursuing peace.

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Isabel Nieh HouApril 17, 2025Comment
Do SIPA Student Polls Impact Columbia University Administration’s Decisions?
Do SIPA Student Polls Impact Columbia University Administration’s Decisions?

Recent polling shows strong student opposition to recent campus security and other administrative policies. How has the administration responded? 

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Campus NewsIsabel Nieh HouApril 11, 2025Comment
Debate Erupts Over Mike Pompeo’s Appointment at SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics
Debate Erupts Over Mike Pompeo’s Appointment at SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics

Should the Institute of Global Politics prioritize experience, or values?

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Campus NewsIsabel Nieh HouApril 8, 2025Comment
Student Senator Writes Open Letter to Acting President Claire Shipman
Student Senator Writes Open Letter to Acting President Claire Shipman

University Senator for SIPA Gabriella Ramirez wrote an open letter to Acting President Claire Shipman. On April 4, Senator Ramirez issued a version of this letter at the University Senate's plenary. The Morningside Post has reproduced the contents of the letter below.

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Campus NewsIsabel Nieh HouApril 7, 2025Comment
A Change of Leadership
A Change of Leadership

A note from the editorial board.

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Isabel Nieh HouApril 6, 2025Comment
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