Today marks the beginning of the Israeli Apartheid Week, a series of events meant to spark campus-wide discussion on pertinent topics relating to the situation regarding Israel/Palestine. One of the main groups hosting the events, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, describes the purpose of Israeli Apartheid Week as being a “a week of programming meant to educate about […]

Happening Around The World: Dust and sand from the Sahara Desert have been blown to Eastern European regions, where it created an orange-tinted snow in a phenomenon that occurs once every few years. (Yahoo) Happening In The US: In an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes, porn star Stormy Daniels relayed her side of the Trump-Daniels scandal […]

We here at Bwog have stumbled upon the real reason you have to survive Lit Hum and CC. We can all agree that there are some issues with the Core. It’s too focused on old white men, there’s a nearly impossible amount of reading crammed into four semesters, and there’s too much heterosexuality and not enough lesbians. Sometimes, […]

Bucket List represents the intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. If you notice any events that have been left off the list, or have a correction to make, please leave them in the comments. Recommended: Decadents […]

We’re back with Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly curated list of interesting STEM-related talks, symposiums, and events happening on campus. For science and non-science majors alike, our list will bring you events that will satisfy your scientific curiosity for anything from astronomy to zoology, and everything in between. For anyone, related-majors and non-majors alike: Surviving the […]

Grapes. Now that I’ve got your attention, Bwog’s next Open Meeting is happening tonight, at 9:00 pm, in Lerner 510, as per usual. Snacks are provided; good times are guaranteed; the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, will be there. All we ask is that you come with a pitch […]

The fourth floor of Barnard Hall is hosting the 2018 NYC Feminist Zinefest today! The event’s a cool way to support local artists— and admission is completely free! Festivities run from noon to 6 pm today, so head on over when you have a chance. A variety of people and groups will be tabling at […]

Happening in the world: The European Union has adopted new guidelines for future negotiations with Britain post-Brexit. In case anyone’s forgotten, the UK now has just one year until March 2019, the date when it is expected to fully leave the EU. (BBC) Happening in the US: Yesterday saw the huge March for Our Lives movement take over streets across […]

New York City is packed with amazing culture and inspiring art, but sometimes it’s difficult to break the Morningside-bubble and experience it all first-hand. “Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined on campus. Tomorrow from 12 to 6 pm, Barnard College is holding the […]

With this guide, you can know how to act at 1020. Q: Who is allowed to sit at the couches? A: Anyone! First come first serve. Q: How do you claim a booth? A: You can wait for someone to leave and pounce, or you can find a booth with 1-2 people and ask if […]

Columbia is a confusing place. Despite the relatively small size of its campus, it’s still much larger than Barnard’s, with way more buildings named after now dead rich white men. As a Barnard first-year, I haven’t had all that much reason to spend a lot of time at Columbia other than at the dining halls […]

Scrambled Eggs: You’re very straightforward about what you want. You take what life gives you, never complaining about any obstacles you might face and tackling them to reach your goals. Your approach to most things is very simple, yet extremely effective; you like to “go with the flow,” being extremely nonchalant yet putting in lots […]

Happening in the World: A mother in France has been sentenced to eight years in jail after drowning five newborn babies and hiding their bodies in the freezer. These births were said to occur over the past 10 years, going unnoticed by the woman’s husband. (BBC) Happening in the US: The United States is projected […]

Do you have an upcoming face-to-face interview with a potential PI? A phone interview for a summer research internship? A panel medical school interview? Today, Bwog Science Editor Alex Tang brings you science interview tips, compiled from his own experiences and those of his friends and peers. Chances are, as a science student, you’re going to […]

Barnard accepted 1,088 students into the class of 2022 out of 7,897 applications, a 35.5 percent increase in applicants within the last four years. As the applicant pool rises, Barnard’s admittance rate has also lowered to 13.7 percent, the lowest in College history. The applicant pool remains diverse, with students from all 50 states, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin […]