While most of you have BS’d your way through your last final by now, we know there’s a small, yet valiant group of Columbians who still have an test or two standing in the way of their post-finals freedom. Though nothing is quite as satisfying as turning in that last exam (or as cathartic as drinking a Heights margarita directly afterward), this video really made us smile. So, to all those still trucking along, remember: you’re almost done! Everything will be okay.
We give you a cover of “Yellow” by Coldplay, courtesy of JJ 15-ers Brendan Chamberlain-Simon and Nathan Chan (of String Theory cello quartet fame):
P.S. No matter how terrible, horrible, no good, and very bad everyone’s finals may be, you’re still allowed to smile. Butler bitches may glare, but eff the haters—it’s okay to giggle every once in a while. Grumpiness is overrated, anyway.
30 Comments
@that's my room but also like good music and stuff
@More importantly Where’s Bo$$ $tatu$ at?
@cello lova nathan chan, will you marry me?
@Anonymous THESE KIDS NEED TO GET ON CYTO-GAINER
@whaaaat who is nathan chan i have a crush on him
@Amy Chua Piano or violin. Cello is unacceptable.
@Anonymous I LOVE me some Nathan Chan!!!
@Anonymous Tags were completely spot on. Love these boys. Love the tags.
This made me happy.
@Anonymous cello really steals the spotlight on this one
@Oceanography FTW!!!!!!!
@JJ-15 alum Represent! We used to have jam sessions, too (albeit not as pretty as that). Also that is some BEAUTIFUL cello.
@farts farts
@farts Woops… didn’t mean to type that. Meant to type Big Bowl O’ Doody! Sorry for the mixup.
@Anonymous so do they kick you out if you get an F?
@Anonymous I heard this song is actually about rotten semen… glad to see they matched the mood appropriately, especially in the cellist’s facial expressions.
@Anonymous he’s feeling the music… you’re an asshole
@Anonymous >he’s feeling the music
>feeling the music
>music
lol coldplay isn’t music
@bwog is like oxygen to me. i’m gonna miss this kind of stuff over winter break.
@another jj15 alum Way to keep the JJ-15 tradition alive
@Anonymous i love you bwog.
@the cello so bitchin
@Anonymous Nathan Chan is actually the coolest, most genuine kid ever.
@I have never met the kid before, but I totally agree lol
@JJ 15 alum Back in my day… john jay 15 dorms were a lot smaller, and comprised of all singles. This video is awesome, brings back many jj memories.
Keep rockin and happy holidays everyone.
@shameless promotion Brendan is sooooo talented. I hear he’s managing editor of the Federalist too.
But seriously, this made me smile in Butler which is no easy feat.
@Anonymous whenever i see things like this (super talented/smart/incredible columbia students doing something they’re truly passionate about and clearly enjoy) i am overwhelmed by how much i love this place and the people who go here
@This is just to say daww
@Anonymous This made me really happy, thank you Bwog, thank you guys. Or maybe, I’m just happy by virtue of being done with finals? Either way, I enjoyed this… almost sober.
@Upperclassman admirer Lick-Wilmerding represent!
@Anonymous san francisco?!