Columbia Daily Spectator — William Gee

Columbia Daily Spectator

I write for the Arts & Entertainment Section of the Columbia Spectator, covering the diverse arts, literature, and broader culture both within the Columbia University community, and in the wide alumni network. Highlights have included interviewing the founder of the Black Comic Book Festival, an Amazon best-selling author, and a curator at the New-York Historical Society.

Feminism, futurism, and Marvel: Deirdre Hollman, TC ’23, on the Black Comic Book Festival
Is’nana, the son of the African folklore trickster god, becomes the savior of humanity after mastering his powers under the guidance of his father; Harriet Tubman, the renowned pioneering abolitionist heroine, gains supernatural abilities as she liberates Black people from slavery while fighting demons and vampires. Drawing upon the rich history and folklore traditions of the African diaspora, new generations of Black comic book creators sculpt fascinating personalities with an aspiration for a brighter future. This year’s Black Comic Book Festival, hosted by the Schomburg Center, is filled with educational and empowering messages.

The New-York Historical Society’s ‘Notorious RBG’ exhibition salutes the life and legacy of the iconic Columbia alumna
While Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Law ’59 and a former Columbia Law School professor, has long been revered for her dedication to the progression of gender equality and civil rights. Her ardent commitment to these issues of social justice is displayed in the New-York Historical Society’s latest exhibition, “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” on display from Oct. 1 to Jan. 23.

Author Riya Goel, BC ’25, seeks to reclaim Gen Z identity in ‘The Gen Z Book’
Chronically online with the attention span of a goldfish, or technologically-advanced multitaskers? While stereotypes of internet addiction and lack of social skills make it easy to disregard Generation Z, Riya Goel, BC ’25, seeks to reclaim these connotations and turn them into a source of power in her Amazon bestseller “The Gen-Z Book.”

Is the Upper West Side finally cool?
While the Upper West Side, particularly the area north of 70th Street, might conjure images of brownstones, museums, and double stroller sidewalks, over the past few years there has been a subtle shift in the businesses in the area that cater increasingly to millennials and members of Generation Z.

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