Ending The Semester With The Morningside Post

As the semester winds down, The Morningside Post is closing out the year with a fresh batch of new stories, ideas, and voices. We’re so grateful for all the readers, writers, and supporters who made this an incredible year of growth—and we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for even more in the year ahead. Thanks for being part of our community!

The Social
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Morningside Post Social at Harlem Tavern! It was wonderful to take a break from finals stress, meet new faces, and celebrate all the creativity and community that made this year so special. From great conversations to plenty of laughs, it was the perfect way to wrap up the semester together. We’re so grateful for your support. Stay tuned for even more TMP events coming soon!


This Month's Articles

📬 We’re always looking for new voices and perspectives. If you have a pitch or article idea, we’d love to hear from you here!

Culture:
New York City’s Arts and Cultural Sector is Reshaping Immigration Narratives 

In an era of rising xenophobia and political fearmongering, New York City’s arts and cultural institutions are offering a powerful counternarrative—one that celebrates immigrants as vital threads in the city’s fabric. From subway photo exhibits to museum tours that breathe life into immigrant histories, these cultural spaces are challenging exclusionary rhetoric and reshaping how New Yorkers see themselves—and each other.
By Juliet Nadis

Campus News:
Speak Out: Faculty-led Initiative Brings Attention to Columbia Administration Inaction 

Over 25 hours, students, faculty, and staff from across Columbia University stood united at the gates of 117th and Broadway in a show of resistance against what they called federal overreach and university inaction. Organized by faculty, the “Speak Out” brought impassioned testimony, urgent calls to protect student safety, and a defense of academic freedom.
By Sophia Petros

Office Hours @ TMP: Michael O'Hanlon

Dr. Michael O'Hanlon is the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy and a senior fellow in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution. To listen to the full podcast, click here.
By Celia Saada, Varun Thotli, and Bridgette Lang

Opinion:
SIPA Students Discover Shocking New Talent: Being Funny

A totally biased review of Boat 3, the SIPA Follies 2025 show.
By Felix Wang

Campus News:
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?
By TMP Editorial Board


Thank you for standing with TMP as we continue to champion open dialogue, critical inquiry, and student-led journalism. We are excited for what lies ahead — and we hope you’ll be a part of it.

Good luck on finals, and here’s to a strong finish!

With appreciation,
The Morningside Post Editorial Board