It’s been a stressful semester for all of us and sometimes, the best way to let of some steam is to just grossly sob for an hour. But it can get a little weird if your roommate walks into you crying into your pillow. To spare both of you the pain, we’ve compiled a list of […]

Every time I tell people I like to study in the Lerner piano lounge, I get a response that sounds something like “but how could you possibly study while people are playing the piano?” Obviously, if you want a totally silent study space, the piano lounge is not for you. But I don’t understand why […]

Columbia first-years: we have found the best of you, and we’re profiling them on our site. Valentine’s Day may have passed, but it’s not too late to score a date with one of these young staff writers. Hit us up at tips@bwog.com if you’re interested! Name, Year, School, Major: Jake Tibbetts, CC ’21, Sociology/Political Science […]

Happening in the World: On Tuesday, Israeli police forces released a statement that there is enough evidence to indict prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in two separate instances. Netanyahu says the claims are “baseless.” Either way, it could take months before the attorney general’s office decides if he […]

Bwog is back for the big day: Valentine’s Day! Bwog’s very best—Youngweon and Finn—are ready to find love and are willing to go the distance. If you are interested in learning more, send an email to tips@bwog.com.  Name, Year, School, Major: Youngweon Lee, Sophomore, CC, French & Classics Preference: girl for guy. Hometown: Seoul, Korea. Your nightmare date in […]

Tragically single Bwogger Idris O’Neill tackles the most pressing campus issue of our time: what the fuck happened to Columbia Crushes? I’m just like any of you – hot, eligible, consistently refreshing Columbia Crushes’s Facebook page instead of just following it. I get the same euphoric feeling when someone mentions me and the same feeling of […]

We know you love Bwog, so why not give some of the staff a chance? Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some #Bwoglove with Sarah and Zack! If you’re interested in reaching out to either of them (you should) slide into tips@bwog.com. Name, Year, School, Major: Zack, CC ’21, Economics and/or DataSci Preference: guy for girl or emotional support peacock […]

These Bwoggers made a big, ol’ bowl of an updated Miso Soup to heal our souls from the ever constant stress that is Columbia midterm season. Plus, all this ginger and kale might help ward off the impending plague. I mean flu. This staple gets an update with lemon, ginger, kale, and chickpeas for a disease-defying, anxiety […]

Bwog Arts Editor Riva Weinstein covered the “Pulitzer Prize Edition” of Being the First, Barnard’s talk series showcasing trailblazers, pioneers, and those first in their fields. This Tuesday’s session was with Dana Canedy, the first woman, person of color, and youngest person ever to be named administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes, the most prestigious award […]

What’s Happening In The World: Controversial South African president Jacob Zuma has rejected calls to step down from his party, the African National Congress,  and is instead clinging to his position. Zuma has faced serious legal challenges over the course of his presidency, including being charged with rape, racketeering, and corruption. (Wall Street Journal) What’s Happening […]

There is nothing that staff writer Jake Tibbetts loves more than cafeteria-style buffets, and there is nothing that he despises more than unreliable technology. Like any rational human being, Jake believes that the best way to address Columbia Dining’s failure to keep its online menus updated and accurate is to air his grievances online. He’s […]

Once again, Barnard Bureau Chief Dassi Karp sat in on Barnard’s Student Government Association meeting. This week, she reports on University Senate updates, endowment proposals, and the ever-present technological difficulties. The main focus of the evening was a presentation by Barnard University Senator Kira Dennis, joined by one of Columbia College’s University Senators, Josh Schenk […]

With the dreaded Vday right around the corner, those of us without an S.O. might be feelin’ kinda down (or not, since contrary to popular belief, not everyone here is a sad boi/sad girl). But if you’re curled up in bed watching the Bachelorette and wishing that were you, fear not, because Galentine’s Day is […]

Every Tuesday, Bwog brings you a recap of the previous night’s Engineering Student Council (ESC) meeting. Deputy Editor Jenny Zhu stepped in to report on this week’s ESC meeting, which oversaw some classic ESC hits like Eweek plans, emergency contraception updates, and (e)mpeachment of the president. President Aida Lu After her meeting with Scott Wright, Facilities’ VP […]

Name, Year, School, Major: Angelica Lagasca, Sophomore, Columbia College, Bio Preference: dudette for dude Hometown: duuuuuuuuuuuval Your nightmare date in seven words or fewer: he venmo requests What redeems you as a human being?: i get trail mix in bulk Library room of choice: business library. In this house we turn profits Beverage of choice: oatmeal Which dating […]