Official Bwog Announcement: Due to the Columbia student body’s current lack of op-eds and a space for discourse, Bwog will be transitioning to an op-ed platform starting today. We hope that our new op-eds will bring fresh voices and new perspectives into our broader Columbia community.

Happening in the World: Trump University agreed to a $25 million settlement on Friday, finally putting an end to a highly publicized trial. Thousands of Trump University students will receive most of their tuition money back. (CNN)

Happening in New York City: Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York, announced yesterday his intentions of shutting down Riker’s Island jail complex within the next 10 years, to be replaced by multiple smaller jails in New York City’s boroughs. (CNBC)

Happening on Campus: Feeling too cooped up in the rain? Don’t worry – Bacchanal will be here in exactly a week! Ticket releases will be staggered throughout the next week. Today, 1,000 tickets will be released here at exactly 11:30am.  Tickets go fast, so make sure to snag your ticket within a couple seconds of the release!

Overheard: “The next time my neighbors have loud sex at three in the morning, I’m gonna blast out ‘Take Me To Church’ on my speakers.”

Treat Yourself: This time of the semester is especially stressful! Remember to treat yourself today, whether it’s with a Starbucks frappuccino or an episode of Friends on Netflix. If you’re short on time, here’s a video of the world’s cutest laughing dolphin.