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Fordham University

2010-01-07T20:02:24Z

Publius: too petty

'''Fordham University''' is the Jesuit university for New York City. Its large main, pastoral, heavily fortified campus is in [[The Bronx]] and it has another, smaller more developed, campus near [[Lincoln Center]]. Generally, the former is filled with conservative jocks and the latter with an awkward mix of law students and performing arts major [[hipsters]] who seem like they ought to be going to [[NYU]] or neighboring [[Julliard]]. The Bronx campus hosts the [[ROTC]] detachment for the region, which Columbia students may participate in.

Fordham plays Columbia in an annual football game known as the [[Liberty Cup]]. Fordham have won the last two Liberty Cups to lead 4-3 in number of victories, and hence can claim bragging rights over Columbia. I hasten to add, however, that Columbia leads Fordham 8-6 in all football games played since 1991, but by 11-6 if you care to count victories in 1972 (just after Fordham brought football back), 1902 and 1890.

If ever you feel insecure because you didn't get into [[Harvard]] or [[Yale]], a snide quip about Fordham will instantly relieve you of any doubts that it is worth the $50,000 you are paying in tuition at Columbia.

To Fordham's credit, it did graduate the the illustrious [[w:Vin Scully|Vin Scully]]. This achievement is sullied, however, by [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|subsequent]] [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|epic]] [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|sportscasting failures]].

[[Category:Universities]]

Reserve Officers Training Corps

2010-01-07T19:58:15Z

Publius: /* Return of ROTC? */

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[[Image:navyatCU.jpg|right|thumb|[[South Lawn]] becomes a [[w:Field of Mars|Field of Mars]]: naval officers in training]]

'''Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)''' is a college-based, military officer commissioning program. It is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional ethics. The organization has been banned from Columbia's campus since [[1969]].

==Banishment from Columbia==

The [[trustees]] controversially banned the group from Columbia following the [[1968 protests]], and they have not allowed it to be reinstated on campus. ROTC is, however, available to Columbia students through cross-town programs at [[Fordham University]] (Army) and [[Manhattan College]] (Air Force). [[Student Affairs]] maintains a [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/rotc website] with information on these programs.

==Return of ROTC?==

Several attempts have been made to restore ROTC to campus. [[University Senate]] votes in the 1970s and mid-2000s both rejected such a move. A [[2008]] student survey on the issue, conducted to guide a discussion and perhaps a renewed vote in the Senate, appeared to have resulted in a narrow rejection for ROTC restoration once again. The results of the survey remain controversial because concerns about voter fraud led over half of all votes to be thrown out.

===Pro ROTC-on-campus arguments ===

* ROTC Cadets may receive full scholarships, allowing students without means to attend Columbia.
* ROTC Cadets are guaranteed a job upon graduation.
* Summer internships and other training opportunities.
* Change the armed forces from within by producing Columbia educated officers.
* Students should have the right to attend ROTC classes at Columbia, just as they may at many other schools.
* Little to no cost to university.

=== Anti ROTC-on-campus arguments ===

* Lack of interest.
* Scholarship opportunities no longer compelling due the changes in financial aid policies.
* Military courses are not academically rigorous and do not merit academic credit.
* Columbia students already have the opportunity to participate in ROTC programs elsewhere in New York City.
* Tacit endorsement of warfare has no place in an academic setting.
* ROTC is a costly program.
* Congressional [[:w:Don't Ask Don't Tell|Don't Ask Don't Tell]] law contravenes anti-discrimination policies.
: This issue in particular has proved to be the sticking point at Columbia. Irrespective of the merits of the program, the university has a stated policy requiring all groups to accept members of any sexual orientation. ROTC does not.

== External links ==

* [http://www.advocatesforrotc.org Advocates For ROTC]
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cssn/ Columbia Antiwar Coalition at CSSN]
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/rotc Columbia ROTC Information Site]
* [http://dont.stanford.edu/ Don't Ask Don't Tell Database]
* [http://www.sldn.org Servicemembers Legal Defense Network]

[[Category:Special interest clubs]]

Fordham University

2010-01-04T20:17:22Z

Publius:

'''Fordham University''' is the Jesuit university for New York City. Its large main, pastoral, heavily fortified campus is in [[The Bronx]] and it has another, smaller more developed, campus near [[Lincoln Center]]. Generally, the former is filled with conservative jocks and the latter with an awkward mix of law students and performing arts major [[hipsters]] who seem like they ought to be going to [[NYU]] or neighboring [[Julliard]].

Fordham plays Columbia in an annual football game known as the [[Liberty Cup]]. Fordham have won the last two Liberty Cups to lead 4-3 in number of victories, and hence have claimed bragging rights over Columbia. Fortunately, unlike Fordham students Columbia students are not fanatically obsessed with superfluous things like football, and since we overshadow them in every other category, we'll let them have it. I hasten to add, however, that Columbia leads Fordham 8-6 in all football games played since 1991, but by 11-6 if you care to count victories in 1972 (just after Fordham brought football back), 1902 and 1890.

If ever you feel insecure because you didn't get into [[Harvard]] or [[Yale]], a snide quip about Fordham will instantly relieve you of any doubts that it is worth the $50,000 you are paying in tuition at Columbia.

To Fordham's credit, it did graduate the the illustrious [[w:Vin Scully|Vin Scully]]. This achievement is sullied, however, by [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|subsequent]] [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|epic]] [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|sportscasting failures]].

[[Category:Universities]]

Liberty Cup

2010-01-04T20:10:08Z

Publius:

[[Image:LibertyCup.jpg|thumb|240px|The Liberty Cup]]

The annual '''Liberty Cup''' football game is played between Columbia and crosstown rival [[Fordham University]] - the only two NCAA Division 1 football programs in New York City. This tradition was begun in [[2002]] to commemorate the [[September 11]], [[2001]] terrorist attack which killed significant numbers of alumni from both schools.

The Liberty Cup series is currently tied up 4-4:
<UL>
<LI>[[2009]]: Columbia 40, Fordham 28</LI>
<LI>[[2008]]: Fordham 29, Columbia 22</LI>
<LI>[[2007]]: Fordham 27, Columbia 10</LI>
<LI>[[2006]]: Columbia 37, Fordham 7</LI>
<LI>[[2005]]: Columbia 23, Fordham 17</LI>
<LI>[[2004]]: Fordham 17, Columbia 14</LI>
<LI>[[2003]]: Fordham 37, Columbia 30</LI>
<LI>[[2002]]: Columbia 13, Fordham 11</LI>
</UL>

[[Category:Athletics]]
[[Category:Athletics awards]]

Fordham University

2010-01-04T20:08:12Z

Publius:

'''Fordham University''' is the Jesuit university for New York City. Its main, heavily fortified campus is in [[The Bronx]] and it has another near [[Lincoln Center]]. Generally, the former is filled with conservative jocks and the latter with an awkward mix of law students and performing arts major [[hipsters]] who seem like they ought to be going to [[NYU]] or neighboring [[Julliard]].

Fordham plays Columbia in an annual football game known as the [[Liberty Cup]]. Fordham have won the last two Liberty Cups to lead 4-3 in number of victories, and hence have claimed bragging rights over Columbia. Fortunately, unlike Fordham students Columbia students are not fanatically obsessed with superfluous things like football, and since we overshadow them in every other category, we'll let them have it. I hasten to add, however, that Columbia leads Fordham 8-6 in all football games played since 1991, but by 11-6 if you care to count victories in 1972 (just after Fordham brought football back), 1902 and 1890.

If ever you feel insecure because you didn't get into [[Harvard]] or [[Yale]], a snide quip about Fordham will instantly relieve you of any doubts that it is worth the $50,000 you are paying in tuition at Columbia.

To Fordham's credit, it did graduate the the illustrious [[w:Vin Scully|Vin Scully]]. This achievement is sullied, however, by [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|subsequent]] [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|epic]] [[w:Michael Kay (sports broadcaster)|sportscasting failures]].

[[Category:Universities]]

City University of New York

2010-01-04T19:58:16Z

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The '''City University of New York''' is [[New York City]]'s university system - the third largest in the nation behind the [[SUNY|State University of New York]] and California State University systems.

It encompasses many colleges and programs, spread throughout the five boroughs. [[CCNY]], Baruch College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, and Queens College are among its best.

It also prominently advertises its best professors and students on the [[subway]], a practice that Columbia has sadly yet to embrace. The likely explanation is that certain universities don't need to advertise.<ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1812947</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Universities]]
[[Category:New York City]]

School songs

2010-01-04T18:06:24Z

Publius: /* Who Owns New York? */

[[Image:Rahrah.jpg|thumb|240px]]
Although "Roar, Lion, Roar" is Columbia's best known '''School song''', the College and the University have several others.

== Alma Mater ==
Alma Mater is literally the mother soul of the college/university. While in the context of Columbia [[Alma Mater]] almost always refers to the Daniel Chester French sculpture that graces the steps to [[Low Library]], in the United States "Alma Mater" is also the term for a school song. Columbia has both an Alma Mater for both the [[College|Columbia College]], and the University.

=== Sans Souci ===
Sans Souci (french for "without cares" or "carefree") is the [[Columbia College]] Alma Mater, composed by Percy Fridenberg in 1886. It is often performed at the conclusion of various alumni function, among them the [[Alexander Hamilton Medal]] dinner and the [[John Jay Awards for Distinguished Professional Achievement]]. The [[CUMB]] can be seen performing the song at the conclusion of each football game, with the team gathered in front of them. Additionally, [[Orgo Night]] traditionally ends with the underclassmen members of the band singing Sans Souci to the seniors, who stand together on the steps of [[Furnald|Furnald Hall]]. It is also performed [[a cappella]] at CC's [[Class Day]].

<blockquote style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 1em;">
{|
|
1.
What if tomorrow bring 
Sorrow or anything
::Other than joy? 
What if't be wintry chill 
Rain, storm or summer's thrill? 
Tomorrow's the future still;
::This is today! 
Tomorrow's the future still;
::This is today.
|width="50"|
|
2.
Out on life's stormy seas 
All of us soon may be,
::Far, far away. 
Still hold your glasses high, 
Here's to youth while it's nigh; 
Though we tomorrow die,
::This is today! 
Though we tomorrow die,
::This is today.
|width="50"|
|
3.
One last toast e'er we part, 
Written on ev'ry heart,
::This motto stay 
Long may Columbia stand, 
Honored throughout the land, 
Our Alma Mater grand,
::Now and for ay! 
Our Alma Mater grand,
::Now and for ay.
|}
</blockquote>

=== Stand, Columbia ===
"Stand, Columbia" is the official University Alma Mater. Written by Gilbert Oakley Ward (CC 1902) in 1904 to the tune of Haydn's Emperor Quartet, which also serves as the melody for the German national anthem (both with the old lyrics of "Deutschland über alles" and the present less jingoistic version beginning "Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit"), the song most likely fell out of favor along with most other vestiges of germanophilia following World War I. The song is, however, traditionally performed at the [[Baccalaureate Ceremony]] and [[University Commencement]], as well as at various alumni functions.

<blockquote style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 1em;">
{|
|
1.
Mother, stay'd on rock eternal,
:Crown'd and set upon a height, 
Glorified by Light supernal
:In thy radiance we see light, 
Torch thy children's lamps to kindle,
:Beacon-star to cheer and guide, 
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
:Through the storms of Time abide! 
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
:Through the storms of Time abide!
|width="50"|
|
2.
Honor, love, and veneration
:Crown forevermore thy brow! 
Many a grateful generation
:Hail thee as we hail thee now! 
Till the lordly Hudson seaward
:Cease to roll his heaving tide, 
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
:Through the storms of Time abide! 
Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater
:Through the storms of Time abide!
|}
</blockquote>

Listen here (ogg format): [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/HaydnGottErhalteFranzDenKaiserQuartetVersionPianoReduction.ogg Haydn's "Emperor" Quartet, II]

== Fight Songs ==

=== Roar, Lion, Roar ===
"Roar" is Columbia's fight song and is the song that's most often associated with the school. The lyrics were written by [[Corey Ford]] CC '23 in 1923 to the melody of a song titled "Bold, Buccaneers!" from the 1923 [[Varsity Show]] "Half Moon Inn."<ref>[http://www.thevarsityshow.com/morningside Sing a Song of Morningside]</ref> The song is rarely, if ever, performed with both stanzas. Usually only the second is performed.

<blockquote style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 1em;">
{|
|
1.
When the bold, teams of old 
Wore the Blue and White, 
Deeds of fame, made their name, 
Here at old Columbia. 
Nowadays we can praise 
Fighting teams again. 
Hear the lion roar in pride, 
While the men of Morningside 
Follow the Blue and White to Vict'ry... 
|width="50"|
|
2.
Roar, Lion, Roar 
And wake the echoes of the Hudson Valley! 
Fight on to victory evermore, 
While the sons of Knickerbocker rally round 
Columbia! Columbia! 
Shouting her name forever! 
Roar, Lion, Roar 
For Alma Mater on the Hudson Shore!
|}
</blockquote>

Listen here: [[Media:roar.mp3|"Roar, Lion Roar"]] • [[Media:roar2.mp3|Instrumental Only Version]]

=== Who Owns New York? ===
"Who Owns" is a self-aggrandizing cheer referring to Columbia being one of New York City's largest landlords. At one point Columbia was third behind only the City and the Episcopal Church.

<blockquote style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 1em;">
Oh, who owns New York? 
Oh, who owns New York? 
Oh, who owns New York the people say. 
Why, we own New York! 
Why, we own New York! 
C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A!
</blockquote>

=== Stand Up and Cheer ===
Stand up is a common short cheer performed by bands of various colleges during games. The song is tailored to fit the school its being performed for.

<blockquote style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 1em;">
Stand up and cheer! 
Stand up and cheer for old Columbia! 
For today we raise 
The Blue and White above the rest. 
Our boys are fighting 
And they are bound to win the fray. 
We've got the team! 
We've got the steam! 
For this is old Columbia's day!
</blockquote>

[[Media:standup.mp3|"Stand Up and Cheer" from Ohio Unversity]]

==Defunct Songs of a Bygone Era==
There are other Columbia songs that have faded into the mists of time.

=== Columbia Marching Song ===
In Fall of 1909, the Columbia Alumni Club of Illinois offered a prize of $100 for the composition of a new Columbia song. The April issue of Columbia Alumni News announced that the winner of $50 for the lyrics was Professor [[John Erskine]] CC 1900. In September Frank Ward, organist of [[St Paul's Chapel]] was awarded the other $50 for composing the winning melody to Erskine's song. The song has not been performed in recent memory.

<blockquote style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 1em;">
{|
|
I.
When you're marching for Columbia, you'd better march
::like men! 
And ever mile you march you'll wish were
::eight or ten; 
When you're marching for Columbia, your four years
::won't be long, 
And then you'll wish you back again to sing her marching
::song-- 
Chorus:
::Marching for Columbia, a royal road we tread!
::The heart is beating high, and blood runs red,
::We're all young together, and the bet of life's ahead.
::::When we march for Columbia!
|width="50"|
|
II.
Now the thunder of the city sets Columbia's heart athrill. 
Our home is on the battle-field--the battle's with us still! 
We keep the city's honor, we build the city's walls, 
And when she calls for fighting men, it's Columbia men
::she calls. 
Chorus:
::Marching for Columbia, a royal road we tread!
::The heart is beating high, and blood runs red,
::We're all young together, and the bet of life's ahead.
::::When we march for Columbia!
|width="50"|
|
III.
They are sitting down and dreaming, are some folk we
::needn't name, 
Of their dead and gone forefathers, who gave them all
::their fame; 
But we've more and better fellows than we've ever had
::before, 
And we're marching toward to-morrow, that will give us
::plenty more. 
Chorus:
::Marching for Columbia, a royal road we tread!
::The heart is beating high, and blood runs red,
::We're all young together, and the bet of life's ahead.
::::When we march for Columbia!
|}
</blockquote>

==Pop Songs==
These aren't really "Columbia" songs, but they do feature Columbia in some way or form.

===Tom's Diner===

[[Tom's Diner (song)|Tom's Diner]] is an a cappella song written in 1982 by Suzanne Vegas. It captures a dreary morning scene inside [[Tom's Restaurant]].

===Hey There Delilah===

[[w:Hey There Delilah|Hey There Delilah]] is a love song written for Columbia alum [[Delilah DiCrescenzo]].

===Campus===

"Campus" is a song written by alternative band and Columbia alumni [[Vampire Weekend]]. It is somewhat of a love song, but mostly describes day-to-day life on campus at Columbia.

== External Links ==
* [http://cumb.org/ Columbia University Marching Band]

== References ==
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[[Category:Traditions]]