Hopefully your classes this semester have you feeling peppier than this orange.

New Year, new Bwoglines! This semester, we’re redefining Bwoglines to make them better than ever. Each morning, you’ll find international and local news as well as what’s happening around campus so you can stay informed with as few clicks as possible.

Happening in the world: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg defended NATO’s continued relevance after President-Elect Donald Trump called the organization “obselete.” Trump’s dismissal of NATO stems from his statements that the alliance is too focused on traditional attacks as opposed to cyberattacks and terrorism, claims which Stoltenberg refuted. (New York Times)

Happening in NYC: A new poll from Quinnipiac University showed that, given a list of possible contenders for New York City Major, Hillary Clinton is the only one who has higher polling numbers than incumbent Bill de Blasio. These numbers come despite the fact that Clinton has shown no intention to run.

Happening on Campus: If you’re fretting about the election and want to hear an international take, check out “The View from Japan — The Impact on Japanese Politics”  from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the International Affairs Building, Room 918. No registration is required!

Overheard: “I always decide what to do based on how erotic it was when a fictional lesbian did it.”

Fun Fact: One ounce of strawberries has more Vitamin C than one ounce of an orange does.

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