Some of us were lucky enough to spend this weekend wearing the sole blue item in our closets and watching our drunk peers attempt to navigate the bleachers at homecoming. Others of us, however, were of the few and unfortunate whose parents remembered it was Parents’ Weekend and followed through on their threats to visit. […]

In a valiant effort to drum up anticipation for the homecoming game against UPenn, the various student council groups on campus have been organizing a series of events. Yesterday, for the first time, the pep rally was held on Low Steps instead of in Dodge gym. This may also be the reason why this is […]

Ever wished you could take a picture with his majesty PrezBo? Were you not dedicated enough to wake up for yesterday’s Fun Run? Have no fear! Bwog is giving you the opportunity to take your very own PrezBo picture today. And by take a picture we mean insert your face in/on/around the holes we have […]

As we reported last month, the Creative Writing department decided to take back Quarto in a more official manner, putting it “on hold” for now. So the former Quarto staff turned around and made their own, independent, new literary project: 4×4 Magazine. Last night, 4×4 held an open mic at Book Culture on 112th.  The turnout was impressive, […]

Just in time for Parent’s Weekend and Homecoming, GendeRevolution presents GenderF*ck, Columbia and Barnard’s annual body positive, trans* and queer dance, tonight from 10 pm-2 am in Roone (enter via Broadway). Come by and dance in drag, underwear, or whatever makes you feel sexy. Free dance! Free food! More information here.

So in case you, like most of your gross peers, have been too lazy to get your free flu shot yet, you probably need to know that hand sanitizer is not helping you. (CNN) It’s not just you. The Obamacare website has had a pretty rough launch. (Huffington Post) Here is Bwog’s excuse for how many […]

Since CCSC backpedaled on its decision not to hold elections for the University Senate opening, 36% of you voted. Results below.  1. Marc Heinrich took the USenate seat with 394 votes (24.7%). Manik Uppal followed with 290 (18.2%). And in third was Samer Ozeir, current Chipotle brand ambassador, with 192 votes (12.03%). 2. Divestment ballot […]

Here’s your biweekly Drinking With Bwog fix with JJ Rivera from the Columbia Bartending Agency (CBA). If you think you need more alcohol in your life, check out the CBA class schedule. Are you ready to secretly curse the sadistic professor who swore their midterm was easy? Are you nervous about how lack of sleep […]

It’s that time of year: as the sign outside Mel’s says, gimme dat pumpkin beer. Inspired by the spirit of the season, Bwog’s Alexandras have taken over 2girls1snack duty for the week, and will be bringing you that most delicious of autumn beverages: pumpkin beer. Beers were judged both by overall taste and by the […]

It’s Columbia’s pep rally Overheard: “We have a mascot?”

Ahhhh, Family Weekend: those three days where you frantically use your storage ottomans to hide your booze, make up three extra-curriculars that take up your Friday nights, and pointedly ignore your friends who shout “Beta tonight?!!?” in front of your parents. Sometimes, though, the dangers are too risky and extreme measures need to be taken […]

Midterms are rough. But there’s always the hope of a silver lining in that cloud, a small victory. Today, we bring you the biggest small victory yet, the one that could start off your whole day right. Despite an elaborate setup of 3 clock radios, phone, watch, and computer alarms — not to mention one […]

Yesterday, Bwog saw a film crew from Blue Chip Films shooting a group of football players. According to the two guys manning an expensive-looking RED camera, they were making a promo for Columbia’s football team. (Other Blue Chip clients include Starbucks, AT&T, Trojan condoms, and Kidz Bop.) Stalker photos via Kevin Chen

Bwog’s own sporty superstar Claire Friedman woke up early this morning to stumble through participate in President Bollinger’s 2013 Fun Run. Here are a few photos from the glorious morning. If anyone else ran next to ’Bo today and has some pictures of his locks flowing in the wind, tip ’em!

Despite what that guy who takes seven classes is telling you, sleep is actually important for health. But scientists haven’t been able to figure out why—until now. As it turns out, sleep might allow our brains time to clean out its waste. (The Verge) Watch out, humans. A bionic man—complete with synthetic organs and a […]