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 everything from astronomy to zoology, and everything in between. For anyone, related-majors and non-majors alike: “Getting the […]

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. Our recommendations for this week are below, and the full list is after the jump. If you notice any events that have been left off the […]

It’s finally fall, which means the anticipation of It’s Fucking Cold has begun, as well as soup season! Rescue yourself from the the wind tunnel of Broadway and the industrial freezer of the Milstein Center by making yourself a souper-easy black bean soup. Ingredients 1 yellow onion 3 cloves garlic 1 sweet pepper 1 jalapeño/habanero/other […]

Anyone who has ever heard of Hewitt knows that it’s problematic. The events that took place Saturday confirms this status. I ate scrambled eggs for two meals on Saturday. I know that this doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it is to me. Imagine, it’s Saturday, 11 AM, in Hewitt bright and early in the […]

New Bwogger Maggie Gourdin has absolutely no knowledge of sports whatsoever. Naturally, she saw Homecoming as her chance to learn about one of America’s greatest obsessions: football. Here is Maggie’s take on her first ever Columbia football game. Until about twenty-four hours ago, I had never watched, been to, or cared about a college football […]

In the distance, do you see it? It’s the promise of grapes, snacks, and pitches galore at our meeting tonight at 9pm in Lerner 510! In honor of Aeschylus and The Oresteia, we present to you our inner monologue at this most favorable signage. Oh hail, glory of the grape vine, harbinger of Bwog’s shining, and […]

Happening in the World: A Central American migrant caravan heading north to the US has been stopped by Mexican riot police on a bridge connecting Guatemala and Mexico. Many of the thousands of migrants are Honduran, and they seek refuge from violence and poverty. Trump has praised Mexico for its efforts and threatened to deny aid to […]

This Friday, Arts Editor Riva Weinstein headed to the Minor Latham Playhouse for the Barnard Theater Department’s performance of Peer Gynt. The verdict: WHOA. Loki. Coyote. Anansi. Hermes. Jack. Trickster characters are almost a universal human archetype, looming large out of stories from across the world, thrilling audiences with their cleverness, wit, and – nearly […]

Whether it’s because Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson split and you need to reignite your belief in true love, or because you’ve just broken up with your high school boyfriend, you’ve hit a new low point in your love life: Bumble dates at Ferris. There are a plenty of good resources at Columbia. Major AND […]

Last night, Columbia Astronomy Outreach held their bi-monthly lecture and stargazing series. This week’s guest was Jana Grcevich, who received her Ph.D. in Astronomy from Columbia and now works as a freelance Data Scientist and author. Hear what Bwogger Mary Clare Greenlees thought about the Vacation Guide to the Solar System. After a Friday filled […]

Staff writer Jake Tibbetts is both a cardio junkie and an utter misanthrope. Going to Dodge used to be the only way that he was able to satiate his desire to engage in fat-burning, blood-pumping behavior—until he moved to McBain. The McBain fitness room receives a fair share of flak, and in this piece, Tibbetts […]

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. On Campus: Tomorrow at 7 PM, head to Roone Auditorium for […]

Sign up for Bwogletter! Bwog’s new newsletter that keeps you updated once a week on what’s going on in the Columbia community! Happening in the World: Last week, Australia’s ‘Sex Discrimination Act of 1984,’ which allows private religious schools (which receive government funding) to discriminate against teachers and students because of their sexuality and gender […]

Getting tired of the tea and ramen noodle packets? How stereotypically college do they think we are? Here’s Bwog’s petition for what to include in our next Columbia Care Package: The textbooks for all your individual courses Sexy Halloween costume that shows off your intellect, humor, and tits Study guides for all of your classes […]

Bwog crashed the party of the year last night in the Glicker-Milstein Theater, where Prohibition was in effect yet ineffectual and the 20’s roared. Tuesday Daily Vivian Zhou and Deputy Editor Idris O’Neill lived to tell the tale of CU Players’ The Great Gatsby. The play opens with a casual atmosphere, inviting the audience to […]