An anonymous tipster sent us a picture of what the tipster says is Columbia’s new BMW electric Mini. The car, unveiled last November, is part of a limited run of 450 cars distributed in New York, New Jersey, and California. The 204-horsepower electric motor gets 150 miles out of a 4.5 hour charge. Unfortunately for […]

Say, do you have a fondness or aptitude for illustrating? The Blue and White is currently on the prowl for a new regime of talented artists. Perks include an enormous amount of creative freedom, the opportunity to have your drawings seen by handfuls of people, and whatever free cookies and spirits we typically bring to […]

The brainchild of two former Business School students, DessertTruck has rapidly grown in popularity since it first started its engine in late 2007. The (surprisingly reasonably priced) mobile pastry truck has roamed the streets during the day (making its way up to Columbia from time to time), and hangs out at St. Mark’s at night, […]

Last night, according to Public Safety, a student was assaulted on Broadway near West 132nd Street. Two suspects punched the student before fleeing with his property, and one “displayed a large knife during the attack.” This is the third reported attack in one week, including an assault on a student this past Sunday and an […]

We owe ya one, Mayor Bloomberg! A faithful Lerner-roaming tipster noticed what looks to be a new NYC Condom dispenser in Lerner’s 5th floor SDA complex.  There seems to be a sign above the contraption with an arrow pointing directly below, indicating that free condoms can be obtained here. Good thing they clarified, ’cause we […]

The leaning tower of Lit Hum boxes has arrived! A word of advice to 2013: first-years who actually buy these books new are fools. Go for many, many sources of used books, and thank us later – that is, unless the increased demand inflates prices, in which case 2012 can thank us instead. We’re flexible. […]

Public Safety issued a Security Alert an hour ago that a student was assaulted last night at 119th and Morningside. Three males, described as “18-20” and black, attacked the student from behind, and ran off after he resisted. The trio apparently committed another crime later in Morningside Park. Full description after the jump. – JCD