"Don't Stop Beliebing" When Copernicus first suggested the heliocentric theory of the universe, people thought he was crazy. In spring 2011, I embarked on a project that led some people to believe that I was crazy. And it all started with Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber. Back then, he was on top of the world: he was named Forbes' third most powerful entertainer, he still had his silky smooth hair that made pre-teen girls swoon, and his top-grossing movie was converting fans...

Question: Please tell us what you find most appealing about Columbia and why. (300 words or less) Fifth grade - the year of Shakespeare plays and critical thinking - was by far my favorite year in elementary school. Learning about Socrates and other philosophers pushed me to look for solutions outside the box. I looked forward to each day as we delved into topics about our role as humans within our society and our world. Since then, I've experimented with my...