Founded in 1986, the Federalist is Columbia University’s most important newspaper. Yes, the rumors are true; we were founded by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. However, despite our many attempts to reconcile with our deadbeat dad, we’re on our own now, and we take our position as the campus satirical newspaper very seriously. After all, these are the coolest Federalist papers ever published by a Columbia student (sorry A. Ham).
The Federalist delivers hot headlines and sensational stories through our bi-monthly publications as well as breaking news updates on our Instagram, @columbia_federalist. We dare to take risks, like publishing shocking exposés into the secret romance between the Alma Mater statue and the Thinker, or listing the heinous cutting-in-line crimes committed by freshmen in the dining halls. We are not financially independent from the University, but that hasn’t stopped us from doggedly pursuing the truth in its most raw, exaggerated, hyperbolic, blatantly untrue form.
The organization is run by undergraduates from CC, SEAS, Barnard, and GS. The Federalist offers opportunities for students from all backgrounds and with all interests, from hard-hitting journalism on what the 114th street rats are up to, and scathing op-eds about the Hamilton elevator, to photoshopped images of campus policy makers in unflattering but humorous situations, and personality quizzes about what your astrology sign means for your major.
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For general comments or questions about the Federalist, you can reach our E-board at chief@columbiafederalist.com. You can also use this email to send us your general musings, pyramid scheme pitches, or tips on how to get off the SSOL waitlist.
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