Columbia and Barnard students hit the streets in both NYC and Washington to protest Trump on Saturday, January 21. We sent senior staffer Sarah Dahl to our nation’s capital get the scoop on why students attended the Women’s March there, what they thought of it, and what their goals are looking forward. Though New York […]

Happening in the nation: Producer and actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. Moore was a pioneer in the industry, well-known for starring on “The Dick van Dyke Show” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” (Washington Post) Happening in NYC: Mayor Bill De Blasio joined majors of “sanctuary cities” across the country […]

When you have your own room to yourself, whether that be at home or a single in a dorm, you have the freedom to decorate however you want, according to whatever aesthetic you’re pursuing. However, when you’re living with a roommate, compromises have to be made. Here are a few factors to consider when you’re […]

The Columbia Bookstore is full of fun treats and knick knacks – here’s a look at some of store’s expensive as shit priceless treasures!

Following Monday’s announcement of JJ’s closing due to plumbing and facilities issues, Columbia Dining told us that John Jay Hall would be open during the afternoon and late night. But we just couldn’t believe that John Jay could fill the hole in our stomachs which JJ’s left, so we tested out John Jay Late Night […]

Low Library, an temple to academia so often reserved for white voices, was scheduled to host an panels carried out entirely by Latinx speakers. It shouldn’t surprise anyone, then, that the event was moved to Teachers College at the last minute. According to the event organizers, the panel discussion, “What Really Happened? Latinos and the 2016 […]

Last night, GSSC met in the Satow room on Lerner’s fifth floor and, among other things, efficiently voted on a new budget. VP of Finance Jacob Case went through the new budget of this spring semester. He explained that the budget had increased due to an unexpected rise of student numbers. With this new cash […]

Happening in the world: Trump plans to sign executive orders allowing the construction of his Wall on the US-Mexico border today. This is one of his first actions as the president addressing his ferociously anti-illegal immigration platform that he emphasized during his campaign. (The Washington Post) Happening in NYC: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed […]

Yesterday, Bwog Managing Editor Betsy Ladyzhets attended a talk that focused on Trump’s energy and environmental plans for the next four years. Featuring environmental advisors to President George W. Bush, it seems that the United States’ environmental policy won’t be heavily affected by the change-of-hands between presidencies. The question remains: how can things not change if the leader of the […]

We have just received notice that Columbia College first year Daniel Andreotti has passed away. His parents wished to express his death “was not intentional, nor was it the result of a public health concern,” and that “Daniel was a happy guy with immense intellectual curiosity who thoroughly enjoyed the learning and discussion of ideas that the […]

Bwog continues its library series by exploring the Lehman Social Sciences Library. Located inside the International Affairs Building, this place has everything: printers, desks, and other essentials for last-minute cramming. Leave Butler’s dementors behind and take a chance on one of Columbia’s beautiful libraries!  Location: 300 International Affairs Building. IAB is wheelchair accessible, and the […]

Last night, ESC discussed possibilities for LGBT and People of Color spaces in Lerner Hall. Despite detailed plans for the creation of free spaces, ESC and the future of this proposition remains uncertain.  The premier discussion at this week’s Engineering Student Council meeting involved a proposal by CCSC 2017 VP Brennon Mendez and 2020 Representative Grant […]

Provost Linda Bell and Associate Provost Patricia Denison joined SGA last night to discuss Barnard’s most recent negotiations with the Barnard Contingent Faculty Union and to field student questions regarding the College’s proposals. Bell spoke frankly and openly to the Rep Council and the forty-some students assembled in support of the BCF-UAW. Bell began by […]

Happening in the nation: President Trump has pulled the U.S. out of the talks for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The movement towards negotiations began with President Obama’s desire to improve trade policy, but President Trump has ended said negotiations, wanting to support the growth of American jobs. (The Atlantic) Happening in NYC: Have you been wondering […]

Well, Columbia, we’ve made it through the first weekend with all of us back in town. Did you spend your weekend raging at Beta? Marching through the streets? We’ve got all that and everything in between in today’s field notes. It’s good to be back in New York. March First: Met Vermin Supreme in a […]