From Canton to Columbia: Low’s Legacy with Opium

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The Ear

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By investigating the past and present of Columbia University through audio projects, The Ear aims to uncover rich, controversial, and enduring stories that may be otherwise hidden from the community. The Ear is a podcast of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the undergraduate newspaper at Columbia.

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From Canton to Columbia: Low’s Legacy with Opium

The Ear

15 minutes 9 seconds

1 year ago

From Canton to Columbia: Low’s Legacy with Opium

In this episode of The Ear, reporter Shay Stulman explores the link between Columbia and the opium trade. She explores the profound impact this historical association has had on shaping esteemed American institutions. How do we reckon with the violent histories of philanthropic families? How did the opium trade shape prestigious American institutions? Tune into this episode to reflect on the implications of Columbia’s connection to this complicated history.

Credits

• Edited by Claire Schnatterbeck, Sophia Cordoba

• Produced by Claire Schnatterbeck, Sophia Cordoba

• Music by Christina Li

• Illustration by Connor Sund

• Voice Acting by Ciro Salcedo

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