Claire Stern

Not quite Dior, but distinctive

Columnist Claire Stern checks out the Market NYC and reports back.

By Claire Stern | Jan 26 08:56 pm ET

Neighborhood Watch: Dolce Vita

Walking down Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side after sundown, it can be easy to miss the Dolce Vita boutique (149 Ludlow Street between Rivington and Stanton streets), blending into the hubbub of the exciting Lower East Side. But look closer and Dolce Vita’s window display is unmissable: A tie-dye mini dress, a denim romper with a striped cardigan, a white lace short-sleeve mini dress, and a coral sleeveless dress with ruffle detailing beg for attention. Only after entering the store does one realize that the price is as irresistible as the style—items start at $40.

By Claire Stern | Jan 20 10:32 am ET

A CU Weekend for all tastes

Celebrate fall break close to home.

By Stefan Countryman, Olivia Lu, Maricela Gonzalez, Claire Stern, Allison Malecha, and Alison Herman | Nov 4 12:12 am ET

ORIENTATION 2011: Top 5 Food Trucks Near 116th for a Snack or Meal on the Go

Street food is an essential part of the NYC experience, and Columbia hosts some of NYC's best.

By Claire Stern | Aug 28 02:25 pm ET

Rock out to indie beats at 18th annual WBAR-B-Q

WBAR Barnard College Radio hosts its 18th annual W-BAR-B-Q music festival, featuring bands Real Estate, The Crystal Ark, among others.

By Claire Stern | Apr 13 07:56 pm ET

Alum discusses his work, his time at Columbia, and penning a new chapter of life after college

Bestselling author Paul Auster sat down with Spectator in the final interview of his book tour for his latest novel "Sunset Park."

By Claire Stern | Dec 10 01:13 am ET

Octavia's Porch: Traditional Jewish food gets a tasty global spin

Jewish culinary classics like challah and gefilte fish get a new twist at this restaurant.

By Claire Stern | Dec 3 12:33 am ET

Gordon-Levitt’s talk about latest creative venture is a ‘hit’

The film star spoke to a packed auditorium about his collaborative production company hitRECord.

By Claire Stern | Nov 22 11:21 pm ET

Best of: Karaoke

Students wishing to sing their hearts out need not venture too far from campus to find a comfortable karaoke bar.

By Claire Stern | Nov 18 11:29 pm ET

Barnard switches to Google calendar, email system

Students have begun testing out Barnard’s new web-based Google email system.

By Claire Stern | Oct 6 03:04 am ET

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