3 Best Lap Desks, Tested by Our Experts in Columbia

The Best Desks For Kids To Get Their Homework Done

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. The best desks for kids can provide a clean and organized space for studying and doing homework. “Kids need to differentiate ...

The 6 best gaming desks for 2024

The Thermaltake Level 20 GT Battlestation is an excellent choice for most gamers because it’s extra sturdy with enhanced steel and a maximum load of 220 pounds, plus powdered coating that allows it to ...

The Best Gaming Desks in 2026: Create the Ultimate PC Setup

Desks are an easy part of your gaming setup to overlook, but having a proper platform for your gaming PC, console, gaming monitor, and other peripherals can make a big difference. Most of us will ...

3 Best Lap Desks, Tested by Our Experts

There’s just one problem: balancing either on your lap is neither comfortable nor practical—and they get hot fast. Laptops and books also benefit from extra height placed beneath them to prevent you ...

The Best Standing Desks for Upgrading Your Home Office

Whether you're a student or a professional, these options help you break up the monotony of sitting all day. By Nicole Charky-Chami, Danielle Directo-Meston If you purchase an independently reviewed ...

UGREEN’s 500W GaN charging station falls to $189.99 for multi-device desks

This UGREEN Nexode 500W charger is 24% off the $249.99 RRP, with six ports and up to 240W from its top USB-C port.

The 7 Best Standing Desks and Converters for Your Home and Office Space

Whether you work in an office or work from home, sitting for most of the day takes a toll on your body. In fact, several studies have shown that it’s bad for your health and can increase your risk of ...

How Standing Desks Can Help Students Focus in the Classroom

The rise of the standing desk may appear to be a response to the modern, eat-at-your-desk, hunched-over worker chained to her computer, but history paints a different picture: Hemingway, Benjamin ...

Columbia and Columbus football send loud messages in Week 9 wins

Takeaways from Week 9, including Columbus' dominant win over Miami Central and IMG's roller coaster win against NFL Academy.

Columbia selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative to expand affordable housing

Columbia is among 15 U.S. cities selected for a Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative providing funding and expertise to increase housing supply.

Columbia has restricted access to one of downtown’s most prominent public spaces. Why?

Boyd Plaza, attached to the Columbia Museum of Art on Main Street, is a public courtyard renovated in 2019 to feature public art, tables and chairs, and a fountain. Though there was no official announcement from the city on the change, a spokesperson confirmed that the plaza was “transitioned to a reservation-only space” effective Aug. 18.

Columbia City Council receives report on delaying demolition of historic buildings

The Columbia city government is considering whether to give officials more time to evaluate historic buildings before they can be demolished, as the city’s Historic Preservation Commission develops a broader plan to strengthen preservation rules.

Columbia must reopen campus to public, say neighbors, local politicians at rally

Neighborhood residents rallied on the first day of classes Tuesday to call on Columbia University to reopen its campus to the general public. The gates have been closed since protests on campus over the war in Gaza during the 2023-24 school year.

Columbia University fails to meet accreditation standards, Education Department alleges

The U.S. Department of Education said Columbia University has failed to meet the standards for accreditation because it "is in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws." The department cited the Ivy League school's alleged toleration of harassment of ...

Columbia adds second glass recycling drop-off location

Columbia adds a second free glass recycling drop-off location at 1242 Ashland Road in the contractor parking area on the University of Missouri campus through its partnership with Ripple Glass.

Columbia group cancels press freedom event over students’ op-ed on Cornell rape case

A Columbia University student group canceled a “press freedom” event Wednesday after two student journalists’ op-ed on the Cornell rape case sparked backlash, according to the Columbia Spectator. The “Who Gets to Tell the Story?