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'''Interregnum''' is defined as a period of temporary suspension of the usual functions of government or control, or a gap in continuity.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interregnum Interregnum - Merriam-Webster Dictionary]</reF> They are a tradition at Columbia dating back to [[1776]]. | '''Interregnum''' is defined as a period of temporary suspension of the usual functions of government or control, or a gap in continuity.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interregnum Interregnum - Merriam-Webster Dictionary]</reF> They are a tradition at Columbia dating back to [[1776]]. | ||
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* [[King's College]]/[[Columbia College]] - [[1776]]-[[1784]] | * [[King's College]]/[[Columbia College]] - [[1776]]-[[1784]] | ||
* [[Football]] - [[1905]]-[[1916]] | * [[Football]] - [[1905]]-[[1916]] | ||
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* The [[Kingsmen]] - [[1969]] - [[1982]] | * The [[Kingsmen]] - [[1969]] - [[1982]] | ||
* [[The Blue and White]] - [[1893]] - [[1998]] | * [[The Blue and White]] - [[1893]] - [[1998]] | ||
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[[Category:Traditions]] | [[Category:Traditions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:23, 28 April 2013
Interregnum is defined as a period of temporary suspension of the usual functions of government or control, or a gap in continuity.[1] They are a tradition at Columbia dating back to 1776.
Notable Columbia interregna
- King's College/Columbia College - 1776-1784
- Football - 1905-1916
- Columbia College Student Government - 1961-1979
- The Philolexian Society - 1966 - 1985
- The Varsity Show - 1967-1978 (resuming annual performances in 1982)
- The Kingsmen - 1969 - 1982
- The Blue and White - 1893 - 1998
