It’s finals week and you know what that means. We’ve lampooned the inanity of Butler before, but this year we’ve adapted Butler Bingo around those closest (literally) to you: Butler Archetypes.

Here’s how to play: sit in Butler. Look at the game board. Scroll over each square to read its description. Look around you. When you spot an archetypal individual, click that square to fill it in. When you get four in a row, stand up, shout “BINGO!” and do a little dance. Then pat yourself on the back and feel accomplished that you actually did something while in Butler.

Double-clicking on a square will take you to the Archetype page, and just like at Pleasant Oaks Community Center, each time you play is a whole new experience. Every time you refresh this page, the board randomizes and the positions of the squares change. So play a new game every time you’re in Butler, and good luck with finals!

The learning starts today. Gather with philosopher queen Christia Mercer (substitute for Lit Hum legend Gareth Williams in the graph) to pore over the Iliad that you’ve all finished weeks ago! Head over to Lerner, the big glass thing, at 2:30.

Graphic by Jon Hill

There isn't a lot of free space

Columbia Film Theory prof James Schamus was profiled in the NYTimes Mag as a standout scholar and screenwriter. Schamus proves his Columbia ties by talking about Plato (“the philosopher’s job is to love knowledge, logos, but it’s always corporealized…”) and smoking near Dodge Hall (“Schamus found a spot in the sun behind Dodge Hall to smoke a cigar”). Professors—they’re just like us! Except for the whole movie career. Anyways, he likes us: “For me,” he said, “the happiest place on earth is a well-run school.” Aw shucks. (NYTimes Mag)

FeelGoodCU, better known as those kids who sell grilled cheeses in JJ’s place, are on CNN. Amarynth Sichel, president of the Columbia chapter, is not only a “devout grilled cheese-maker,” but a much more official sounding “social entrepreneur.” Kudos FeelGooders for doing good and making scrumptious sandwiches! (CNN)

History prof and midnight biking enthusiast Kenneth Jackson is coming out with the second edition of his New York encyclopedia. “People love New York City,” he tells City Room. “This is a physical manifestation of a love affair.” But it wouldn’t be a great love without some drama; some people feel left out… (City Room)

This absolutely adorable article on Bingo fans was featured on the cover of the Metro section yesterday. The author follows Bingo addict Cynthia Kilvan: “Bingo is her fixation, her delight, the center around which her 74-year-old life rotates, as is true of thousands of believers who gravitate to the remaining commercial halls.” After her cancer surgery, Cynthia headed right to the bingo hall. Anywho, turns out a former Columbia math prof played a major role in Cynthia’s favorite past time. Toy salesman Edwin Lowe had faith in the then-fledgling game and enlisted Columbia prof Carl Leffler to “configure more than 6000 different bingo cards.” Apparently, he then went mad from all the combinations. Poor guy. Big thanks, Carl, because Bwog really likes Bingo. (NYTimes)

Big deal news: WikiLeaks, the whistle-blowers version of Wikipedia, released secret American diplomatic cables. (NYTimes)

And here’s something nutty that will make you chuckle. (New Yorker)

Photo via Wikimedia Commons

While you may have to invest in a pair of swimmies and a ski mask to get to the subway station, the lovelies at Inside New York have found some options for the more adventurous members of the Columbia community.

Avant-garde or just sort of trippy?

If weather conditions permit, The DUMBO Arts Center has proposed to hold The Great Pop-Up Art Sale, welcoming over 200 artists and their lively masterpieces starting at $50 a pop. Could be an experience.

WHEN: Fri, February 26th 6-9pm; Sat, February 27th noon-8pm; Sun, February 28th noon-6pm

WHERE: DUMBO Arts Center (30 Washington Street, near Front Street, Brooklyn).

Hit the gym. Lose the Skeevies. Help save wildlife!

Jeopardize your dignity for a free nighttime cruise to the Statue of Liberty in the name of a noble cause. By taking it all off, you can get free admission to a Circle Line Sightseeing ship, and for every minute you keep your pasty buns unveiled, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club will donate money to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Prudes pay $20. To register, send an e-mail to polarbears@quinnandco.com

WHEN: Sat, February 27, 11-12pm

WHERE: Pier 83 (W 42nd St at Hudson River) PRICE: Free for “naked” participants, $20 for spectators

Bougie Bingo

Join Murray Hill, the self-proclaimed “hardest working middle-aged man in show business,” and drag queen Linda Simpson at Le Poisson Rouge for a classy game of bingo. Advertising its “challenge games” and “secret numb

ers,” you’re sure to run into some interesting characters who have made the trip through the blizzard storm in hopes of winning the cash jackpot. If that’s not alluring enough, Le Poisson Rouge has invited celebrity guest spokesmodels and a burlesque babe mosey to serve up some grub and keep your eyes engaged. (21+)

WHEN: Sat, February 27 @ 7pm; Happy Hour 6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: (Le) Poisson Rouge’s Gallery Bar (158 Bleecker St, near Thompson St) PRICE: Free

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CC 2013′s first Lit Hum class (taught by the esteemed Gareth Williams) begins in about an hour. But it’s never too early to play games–in this case, Lit Hum Lecture Bingo.

- Graphic by JYH

Midterms are here and procrastination season is in full swing, so Bwog wants to help you make the most (make the least?) of your wasted time.

We’ve created a bingo game for everyone studying in Butler to play. The game board is filled with 25 of Butler’s most common annoyances and quirks around exam season. Everyone is eligible—simply click the screenshot of the game (right) to open up the game board.

If you’re in Butler and you see something happen that’s on the board, reply to this post with a comment describing what you saw and where. Bwog staffers will then check off squares and update the ButlerBingo board as the comments roll in.

Can Columbia score a bingo? It’s up to you, loyal Bwog readers!

(Oh, and try to get some studying done, too.)