The Ear

By investigating the past and present of Columbia University through audio projects, The Ear aims to uncover rich, controversial, and enduring stories that may be otherwise hidden from the community. The Ear is a podcast of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the undergraduate newspaper at Columbia.

The Ear is a society podcast hosted by The Columbia Daily Spectator, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Columbia Daily Spectator hosts The Ear, a society show with 51 episodes published.

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  A Stroll Through Shifting Shops: How Small Businesses in Morningside Heights Have Changed

  May 8, 202623 minS0

  <p>Reporter Alexander Miles, CC ’29, takes a walk through Morningside Heights with community advocate Dan McSweeney, SIPA ’07, to explore the neighborhood’s changing commercial landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>Credits</p><p>• Edited by Namya Manghnani, Melina Nath, and Eesha Ramanathan</p><p>• Engineered by Alexander Miles</p><p>• Music by Alexander Miles</p><p>• Illustration by Sally Li Weitzner</p><p>Follow us on Instagram @ColumbiaSpec and check out our other episodes!</p>

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  A Collector, a Cartoonist, and a Figure on ‘the Timeline’: The Life and Legacy of Adam Elkhadem

  May 6, 202624 minS0

  <p>The Adam J. Elkhadem Foundation was founded in memory of Adam Elkhadem, CC ’18. Reporters Melina Nath and Ian Romero spoke to friends and family about Elkhadem’s life, the foundation, and the collective effort to finish his sophomore comic book, “Gluck,” in his honor.</p><p><br></p><p>​​Credits</p><p>• Edited by Eesha Ramanathan, Taylor Graham, and Namya Maghnani</p><p>• Engineered by Melina Nath</p><p>• Original Music by Melina Nath </p><p>• Illustration by Zoe Villalobos</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram @ColumbiaSpec and check out our other episodes!</p>

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  Dressing the Part: Professional Style on Columbia’s Campus

  Apr 6, 202612 minS0

  <p>On Columbia’s and Barnard’s campuses, what clothes you wear make up more than just an outfit—they become a language. In this episode of Pod-Tone 292, reporter Sharanya Maulik explores how students navigate professional fashion while balancing cultural identity, industry expectations, and pressures tied to gender and race. Featuring conversations with students across disciplines and Anne Higonnet, the Barbara Novak professor of art history, this episode unpacks the archives, influence, and complexity behind looking “professional” at an Ivy League institution.</p>

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  The General Studies Gap: What $30 Million Means for the School Designed for Nontraditional Students

  Mar 30, 202618 minS0

  <p>The School of General Studies doesn’t provide full financial aid, has no dedicated housing for its student body, and recently received a $30 million investment from the University. In this episode of The Ear, Alexander Miles dives into the relationship between General Studies and the rest of the University, raising questions about financial transparency and equality.</p><p><br></p><p>​​Credits</p><p>• Edited by Melina Nath and Namya Manghnani</p><p>• Engineered by Eesha Ramanathan</p><p>• Original Music by Matthew Lucia</p><p>• Music from Solid Ground by Roie Shpigler</p><p>• Illustration by Zoe Villalobos</p>

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  Twin telepathy: How field hockey players Kate and Ashley Kim embrace sisterhood on the pitch

  Feb 2, 202615 minS0

  <p>On this episode of A Look at the Lions, Spectator sits down with twin sister sophomore forwards Kate and Ashley Kim, who make up one of three sister duos on the Columbia field hockey team this season. From pushing one another through training to sharing tips in Korean at practice, the Kim sisters have used their sisterly bond to bring each other to new heights on the pitch.</p><p><br></p><p>​​Credits</p><p>• Edited by Melina Nath, Eesha Ramanathan</p><p>• Produced by Emily Michaelsen</p><p>• Music by Matthew Lucia</p><p>• Illustration by Mila Petolani</p>

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