Do you have what it takes to be an NSOP coordinator? Only if you can follow rules and procedures, as posted in the SGO.    Several questions:  “Be nice to gatekeepers” – who are these gatekeepers, and what magical land are they guarding? “No skirts that Deans would not approve” – how does NSOP test […]

An anonymous tipster sent us a picture of what the tipster says is Columbia’s new BMW electric Mini. The car, unveiled last November, is part of a limited run of 450 cars distributed in New York, New Jersey, and California. The 204-horsepower electric motor gets 150 miles out of a 4.5 hour charge. Unfortunately for […]

Say, do you have a fondness or aptitude for illustrating? The Blue and White is currently on the prowl for a new regime of talented artists. Perks include an enormous amount of creative freedom, the opportunity to have your drawings seen by handfuls of people, and whatever free cookies and spirits we typically bring to […]

The brainchild of two former Business School students, DessertTruck has rapidly grown in popularity since it first started its engine in late 2007. The (surprisingly reasonably priced) mobile pastry truck has roamed the streets during the day (making its way up to Columbia from time to time), and hangs out at St. Mark’s at night, […]

Last night, according to Public Safety, a student was assaulted on Broadway near West 132nd Street. Two suspects punched the student before fleeing with his property, and one “displayed a large knife during the attack.” This is the third reported attack in one week, including an assault on a student this past Sunday and an […]

We owe ya one, Mayor Bloomberg! A faithful Lerner-roaming tipster noticed what looks to be a new NYC Condom dispenser in Lerner’s 5th floor SDA complex.  There seems to be a sign above the contraption with an arrow pointing directly below, indicating that free condoms can be obtained here. Good thing they clarified, ’cause we […]

The leaning tower of Lit Hum boxes has arrived! A word of advice to 2013: first-years who actually buy these books new are fools. Go for many, many sources of used books, and thank us later – that is, unless the increased demand inflates prices, in which case 2012 can thank us instead. We’re flexible. […]

Public Safety issued a Security Alert an hour ago that a student was assaulted last night at 119th and Morningside. Three males, described as “18-20” and black, attacked the student from behind, and ran off after he resisted. The trio apparently committed another crime later in Morningside Park. Full description after the jump. – JCD

Another chain from south of the triple digits border is now accepting Flex: according to Student Services, the Whole Foods at 97th and Columbus will also be accepting Flex by the start of the fall, following close on the heels of CVS (yes, that’s a Chicago Whole Foods in the picture – blame Flickr). Now […]

Now that’s a rhyme. Really though, two items of interest to our Chosen friends have made it into the ol’ inbox (full disclosure: Bwog’s current editor is a Papist). First, the lost amongst you no longer have to rely on your wandering skills to find the nearest synagogue. Columbia students Ron Gejman and Jacob Andreas […]

Columbia PhD graduate/ Google search engineer Sasha Blair-Goldensohn is making headlines all over the Big Apple as he recovers from being hit by a falling branch while in Central Park. Yesterday, according to the Daily News, “Blair-Goldensohn, 33, a Google engineer and father of two young children, was walking to work through the park Wednesday […]

The Journal of Philosophy, run and published by Columbia’s philosophy department, has been around in one form or another for more than a century, and it is certainly an important part of the university’s reputation: PrezBo’s a trustee of the journal. But the Internet Age is leading to criticism of the journal’s editorial process.  Most […]

Remodeled facade of soon-to-be-open Cafe Bagutta Fashion designer Marc Bagutta is opening an eatery in the empty space once occupied by Cafe Fresh. Serving its first customers this Saturday with brunch, the eponymous Cafe Bagutta will offer continental cuisine, coffee, and wine seven days a week, but the new owner also has a grander scheme […]

Last December, when the Blue and White interviewed Nobel laureate and Columbia professor Joseph Stiglitz, we entitled it “The Fortuneteller.” Now, according to Newsweek, though many economists also admire Stiglitz’s predictive abilities, he’s not getting any love in Washington. Calling him “the most misunderstood man in America,” Newsweek contrasts Stiglitz’s reputation overseas, where “he is […]

Put down the wands – a wizard will not be joining the Columbia community in the fall. Multiple tipsters alerted us (with startling quickness) to Emma Watson finally going on the record about her Ivy destination. And yes, as predicted, Brown won this battle. Guess we’ll have to settle for the White House.