Living in a quad presents some challenges. You love your roommates, but noise complaints from hallmates seem to happen at least once a week. Your roommates have just joined sororities and their bigs are popping in your room to leave gifts on their beds. Everything seems great: but what happens when the your insane hallmate stops […]

This past weekend, the United States has celebrated Hollywood and film at the 89th Academy Awards. Moonlight, La La Land, Hidden Figures, Lion, and other films were celebrated by the Academy. This year, Hollywood celebrated diversity through thought, creativity, and color. Hollywood still has to make significant changes in order to make creative opportunities more […]

Happening in the world: With the continuation of climate change, Arctic plants are beginning to grow. With the increase in temperature and less continental ice coverage, plants are growing nearly a month in advance. This is the biggest “shift in spring-bloom timing” ever recorded by scientists in the Arctic region. (NY Times) Happening in NYC: A full bottle […]

Happening in the world: British parliament is debating whether or not they will allow President Trump to come to the UK on a formal visit. An online petition is circulating on the web that aims to not accept Trump to prevent “embarrassment to Her Majesty the queen.” (NY Times) Happening in NYC: Eleven passengers at JFK walked […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you have someone special in your life or not, Bwog presents today’s Bwoglines. Remember: it’s important to stay informed and take time to take care of yourself! Give someone a hug, a compliment, or chocolate; spread the love.  Happening in the world: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Trump met to […]

It was a cold, dreary day in Morningside Heights. Columbia’s campus was buzzing as it normally does, despite the rain that threatened to drench me before I could make it to class. I was sprinting to my 11:40 (as I normally do) when I heard a loud scream from someone on Low Beach. By the […]

It’s time to stop hitting the snooze button! Bwog is here to give you your daily news and other important information to get you through your day.  Happening in the world: If you thought this past election was a disaster, it’s time to feel bad for the French. With their presidential election coming up soon, signs point to another […]

Happening in the world: The White House took a step back from Trump’s ban on immigrants, clarifying that people with  green cards would be exempt from the rule that would ban them from entering the country. Officials claimed that ony 109 people out of the 325,000 travelers that enter the United States were effected by the […]

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 […]

Ready or not, here it comes: the new semester! With the new year comes changes, and Bwog has decided to change up Bwoglines for 2017. Bwoglines will give you a taste of international and NYC news along with interesting events happening on campus.  Happening in the world: A suspect has been captured by the police for being involved in the terrorist attack […]

The countdown until Thanksgiving begins: in 5 days you have to get through a dinner with your nosy family. Don’t worry, Bwog’s got your back: here’s how to get out of some of the worst conversation topics.  An obvious one: the election. You already know that your crazy uncle wants dinner and a show and will say […]

Last week, many members of the Bwog staff drowned in midterms. If you are a student that wishes to reach out to our fallen members, join us in a seance with our medium: chocolate covered pretzels. In order to move on from this painful incident, bring ideas and pitches to help the spirits cross over. Don’t worry about being scared, […]

It’s Saturday night: the party you’re at is about to get shut down by public safety and your bank account is a realistic interpretation of “Dante’s Inferno.” You and your new-found friends are on a mission: to get to JJ’s together in one piece. Welcome to this adventure! Click on the links to determine your fate.  While […]

Amanda Ba is a Columbia College freshman who is taking Lit Hum while also running online clothing business. This week, Bwogger Victoria Arancio admired dogs with Ba and discussed her plans for her art and for her first year at Columbia.  Bwog: Give us insight into the amazing life of Amanda Ba.  AB: I was born in Columbus, […]