Sexy Santa Study Break Pics and CC Study Guide Update

Thanks to all those who attended the Sexy Santa Study Break at John Jay Lounge. Below are some highlights of the night, including our very own Sexy Santa Emilio Santiago and the way-too-addicting Camille's sugar cookies.

Stay tuned for the link to the CC Study Guide...it'll be available starting sometime later today!

Make Cookies With CCSC...and Sexy Santa

Join CCSC'13 on December 13 in John Jay Lounge for our end-of-the-year Holiday Study Break.

Decorate freshly-baked cookies, drink hot chocolate, and get hot-off-the-presses CC study guides!

And don't forget to take a picture with our own, QUINN SHELTON, who will be taking sexy photos for whoever needs a good Christmas card photo or...just a good picture with Sexy Santa!

What: Make cookies with CCSC and Sexy Santa Study Break
When: 9-10PM
Where: John Jay Lounge

Ho, ho, ho!

Class of 2013 T-shirts: Get Yours Today!

After much deliberation, the Class of 2013 shirts are now available!

For the low fee of $15, you TOO can look fly while reppin' your school and class. Each shirt features a premium jersey V-neck cut. The front emblazons the Columbia College Crown while the back features a jersey-style 13 with a little peek-a-boo lion on the bottom of the 3.

Online ordering is available here: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8568295

Pickup for T-shirts will be available at an upcoming CCSC'13 study break. Email reminders for pickup will be sent out to those who ordered shirts.

ALSO at pickup, for those who don't have last year's Class of 2013 sweatshirt (or for those that want another), a limited number will be available for purchase.

GO BUY ONE NOW!

SURPRISE! It's the Beginning of the End of the Semester

So I don't know about everyone else, but this week seems to have finally hit home that it's practically the end of the semester and almost half way through the year (let alone all of college *_*).

Anyway, here's a quick reminder that life isn't always as depressing as it seems, and there's some pretty awesome things in life.

Including this video, which was voted America's Cutest Cat by some random cable network I watched late at night when I went home for the weekend.

Enjoy!

America's Cutest Cat

CONGRATULATIONS KIRAN PRASAD

Congratulations to our Sophomore Spotlight winner for the month of November, Kiran Prasad!

Here is Kiran's Blurb:


“What on earth did you do here? If you can’t put the zipper on, you’ll end up in retail,”
Professor Nier tells me, as she hands me back my skirt. I take the garment back to my
desk and lift the presser foot of the sewing machine. Burrmm, burrmm, burrmm. The
needle pierces the cotton up and down, creating stitches as I slide the fabric through.
Outside, a slip of paper taped to the door reads “Sewing Techniques 1: 9:00 AM to 1:00
PM.”

At the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I spent my summer, every fashion design
major takes this introductory sewing course. It’s their version of Lit Hum. Our midterm
consisted of making a skirt, but our final grade rested on a completed blouse. Because
FIT is only ninety blocks downtown from Columbia, I would walk out of class each day
ready to pick up apples at Westside, head to Butler, or attend a club meeting at Lerner.
Instead, I would pass by discount fabric stores, the library that contains Vogue issues
from 1954, and the bookstore, which sells threads, tools to repair your machine, and
cloth.

Since I’ve been back at Columbia, whenever I pass by 27th street on the one train, I think
of the burrmming of sewing machines, the late nights I spent in the work room to finish
my homework, and the line of clothes I need to start designing.

Deathly Hallows NYC Premiere

Hey Class of 2013! So it may seem that CCSC'13 is a bit Potter-crazy but I assure you this tip is pretty cool.

On November 15, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will make its New York red carpet premiere at the Alice Tully Hall on Broadway and 65th St. (It's a part of Lincoln Center). The cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and would-be Columbian Emma Watson, will all be in attendance.

Best part is since it's happening only a few 1 train stops away, those lucky enough to get away from class early enough may catch a glimpse or even better an autograph/picture with their favorite cast member. The celebs are scheduled to walk the red carpet at 6PM, but I'd advise going early to get a prime spot in the fan section.

If you can make it out of class, then go and get an autograph for Maricela! ^_^

Potterpalooza Pictures

Thanks to everyone who came out to Potterpalooza! We had an awsome time and we hope you did too!

Here are some pictures from last night:

Hey! We're On Facebook

Hey guys! Guess who finally saw that little movie about that little website a bunch of crazy kids like to go on and realized that we wanted to do the same!

CCSC'13 has finally joined Facebook, so like our page and keep up-to-date with the latest goings on of your favorite council.

One important reminder highlighted on the CCSC'13 page: only 300 tickets left for Potterpalooza so get your FREE ticket now or no butterbeer for you!

PrezBo on Twitter

OK so, it's not actually President Bollinger's twitter, but it totally should be. @Lee_Bollinger tweets the (fake) inner musings of everyone's favorite University President. Here's a sample of the great stuff that everyone knows he probably thinks of every day:

September 21: Had to reschedule NYFed meeting b4 for gossip girl...obv

October 4: was talkin w/ lawyers about manhattanville stuff and "all i do is win" came up on shuffle - luv ya, itunes!

October 11: confession: I just picked the first amendment because I was too lazy 2 go tru the entire list.

If you're not on Twitter, it's stuff like this that make all those hashtags and at signs worth it. Other Twitter accounts worth checkin' out include:

@whitegrlproblem White Girl with White Girl Problems

"My Dad's raw food chef, my Dad's former best friend's daughter, and my Dad's new girlfriend are the same person."

@JimGaffigan Comedian Jim Gaffigan

"Happy Thanksgiving Canada. Hey when do you guys celebrate Christmas?"

@Broslife Barney Stinson

"A usual Saturday morning for me. Drinking coffee, cleaning my laser tag gun, and reminding everyone how awesome I am."

Potterpalooza Coming Faster than a Snitch on a Windy Day

Harry and the Potters coming to Columbia University! from Max Bartick on Vimeo.

Yup...That.Just.Happened.

Potterpalooza is almost upon us!!

If you haven't picked up a FREE ticket from the TIC yet, then pick it up today! No Owl is going to swoop in your window with a ticket in its beak.

Potterpalooza will feature Butterbeer and other delicious treats for sophomores courtesy of the Culinary Society. Yeah, that's right sophomores are the VIPs for this event, so take advantage of the VIP section that won't be available again until senior year when we can get free butter-less beer.

We all hope everyone will dress in their associated House colors so here's your guide:

Carman-Slytherin: Green and Black/Gray (or silver)

John Jay-Gryffindor: Red and Yellow (or gold)

The LLC-Ravenclaw: Blue and Brown/Gray (or bronze...but really, who has bronze clothing?)

Furnald-Hufflepuff: Yellow and Black (guess JK Rowling ran out of metallics...)

If you want to take it to the next level of HP Idolatry, participate in our HP Costume Contest also occurring during Potterpalooza. Think you can rock it Snape style? Have the crazy hair needed to pull off an accurate (albeit un-Emma Watson-like) Hermione Granger? Sign up for the Costume Contest by emailing us at cc2013-council@columbia.edu. The winner will receive a kickass HP-inspired prize (maybe a Tri-Wizard Tournament Cup...hmmm, you'll have to participate to find out!).

And, of course, Harry and the Potters will be performing! If you aren't familiar with Harry and the Potters and their songs, including Save Ginny Weasley and Voldemort Can't Stop The Rock!, here's just a taste of what you can expect for Saturday's event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_pn5dfFRRc

See you there!!

Potterpalooza

Saturday, October 16

8-10PM

Roone Arledge Auditorium

The Class of 2013 Wants You!

We know that the entire Class of 2013 is awesome, but wouldn't it be nice to be rewarded just for showing how awesome you really are?

CCSC'13 introduces Sophomore Spotlight! Starting this October, CCSC'13 will be rewarding one member of the Class of 2013 each month with a gift card of his or her choosing worth $50.

And what does it take to be in the spotlight? Let us know what makes you or someone you know noteworthy.

Did you teach English to young monks in Tibet?

Did you volunteer at your local animal shelter?

Did you perform with Jay-Z and Eminem at Yankee Stadium?

Did you survive Lit Hum without dropping out?

Nominate yourself or someone you know for this month's Sophomore Spotlight to begin the process towards getting that $50 plastic rectangle of joy.

Send a blurb about what makes you or someone you know gift card-worthy to cc2013-columbia@columbia.edu

Once upon a time, there was a boy who lived

Dear Columbia University students,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Columbia College Class of 2013 presents Harry Potterpalooza!

What better way to release your pent up excitement for the new Harry Potter movie than by bringing Harry Potter and his Wondrous World to Roone Auditorium!

Rally around your past or present House as Carman Hall becomes home to Slytherin House, John Jay Hall transforms into Gryffindor Tower, the LLC transfigures into Ravenclaw Tower, and Furnald Hall is redubbed the Hufflepuff Basement.

Stuff your face with Honeydukes-inspired candies and sweets!

Separate the wizards and witches from the Muggles in Harry Potter Trivia!

Deck out in Wizarding attire for a magical fashion show!

All events culminate in a performance by the most famous wizard rock band of all time: Harry and the Potters!

When: October 16 at 8-10PM

Where: Roone Arledge Auditorium

Tickets reservable at the TIC on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE basis to be determined in the next class email.

Further information will be sent out in the coming weeks…sadly not by owl :/

Check It: Harry and the Potters Official Website

http://harryandthepotters.com/

Get Pumped! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 premieres November 19!

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/

IT'S THAT TIME

Can you feel it? Summer is so close you might as well go to the beach instead of finals.

Actually, don't do that.

Instead, come to our ANIMAL HOUSE STUDY BREAK

8PM Lerner Piano Lounge

8:30PM Roone Arledge Cinema

First 50 people get free Lit Hum study guides

while everyone else just has to download them by clicking this link.

Thanks so much for a great year and we hope you have an awesome summer! Can't wait to see you next fall!

-Ryan and the rest of CC '13 Council

Thanks so much!

Hey, thanks a lot for coming to Winter Wonderland. We had an awesome time and hope you all did too! Be on the lookout for other CC '13 Events!

-Alex, Karishma, Dylan, Ryan and Kyle

Hey Firsties!

Here are some of the highlights from this past email:

1. Winter (or Juillinteros) was invented by the Mayans

2. Winter Wonderland will be February 20th so buy your tickets at TIC

3. Don't forget to fill out the song choice survey

4. Pizza is Delicious

5. Glass-House Rocks! (February 4th from 9 to Midnight!)

6. Dylan and I are kind of funny (kinda)

7. YouTube videos make for great diversions when you're trying to do your homework.

I think that's about it. Have a Mundane Monday!

Comprehensive List of Cereals that are More Delicious than Honey Comb

Happy New Year!

Hey first years!

It's 2010! Happy New Year!

Hope you made some sick resolutions, enjoy the decade, and see ya in two weeks!

-CC '13