So we told you what it is, but here’s what it looks like. DUN DUN DUN!

Cuz downtown service isn’t working at 116th! Take the bus! Womp womp.

If you thought backronyms were only something that happened in Washington, think again. The office known as Lerner Hall is now offering called “S.A.V.E.”–the Student Audio and Visual Equipment program. S.A.V.E. will offer training in multimedia support and, according to a flier entitled “S.A.V.E. YOURSELF $$$”, will allow recognized student groups the opportunity to “S.A.V.E. […]

Silver diamond pattern tie found in parapet to the left of the Low steps last week, after a rainstorm. Brand name is on it: I will keep it private in order to identify the real owner. Say it correctly to confirm ownership.

Fox News is buzzing about the edge of campus asking students if they’re voting, why they’re voting, and whether the youth are going to take a stand like they did in 2008. You know, since Columbia is representative of all youth. No word yet as to which clichés will be used to skewer us on […]

Seniors just got an email with a lot of capital letters and Z’s instead of S’s (student council…it’s just like Bwog!) Included in that email was a list of potential Class Day speakers. And here they are: Richard Axel, Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist. Marcus Brauchli, executive editor of the Washington Post; not as dashing as Bill […]

A lot of study abroad applications are due this Friday, October 1, and if you happen to be a member of the Class of 2012 eager to leave Morningside next semester, your days have been filled with a few extra doses of Existential Crisis and lots of paperwork. Here are a few tips to make your […]

Bwog’s very own Zoe Camp stopped by the presidential mansion Tuesday night to have a chat with PrezBo. PrezBo’s fireside chat offered freshpeople a rather magical escape from the perils of dorm life. Lo, the mountains of hors d’oeuvres, the perfectly-arranged rows of chairs, the meticulously clean, downright palatial bathrooms – ladies and gentlemen, we’re not in […]

A former Columbia biology Ph.D. candidate’s lawsuit against the city for wrongful prosecution has been thrown out. He had previously been charged with the kidnapping and rape of a Barnard student. (WSJ) Columbia’s history program ranks first in a tricky-to-follow ranking of Ph.D. programs by the National Research Council. (Inside Higher Ed) Gothamist loves Batenawi […]

Sometimes, we put our empties on top of trash cans. Other times, we simply can’t be bothered. The roof of Kent in the harsh light of day:

Clear blue Greek “eye” bracelet, with eyes all around. Location lost: Lower level ellipticals in Dodge on 9/26

Every fall, Club Dimensions, a South Asian campus group, throws their annual Guria benefit–it’s full of dancing and food, and it’s fun. To plan for this year’s iteration, they’re joining forces with the CU Culinary Society for a study break featuring “gourmet Indian desserts.” Stop by the Lerner East Ramp Lounge at 9:00pm to nosh, […]

Caitlin Lynch reports with highlights from this week’s SGA meeting. The SGA has a new website– look at it! Correction, 9/29: The SGA, not the Alumni Association, is starting the initiative to reach out to students and alums in the Tri-State Area. That initiative is focusing solely on Thanksgiving, not Spring Break, for the moment. […]

Sean Zimmermann reports from last night’s ESC meeting. ESC reported that the tie in the freshman election was due to glitches in the voting system. After investigating the recent freshman election tie, the voting website only allowed student to select one class representative. This also explains the 14 vote tie between the two class rep […]

So it’s stopped raining and is sort of generally unpleasant outside, which in Accuweather and Barnard terms means it’s time to be afraid of a tornado. Garrett Doherty of Barnard Public Safety wrote all of BC with the following message: The office of Emergency Mangement for the City of New York has issued a Tornado […]