A screeching fire alarm went off in Butler just moments ago. A half-full 209 all startled up, grumbling, plugging their ears, and packing their books a few. A few seconds after, the alarm stopped, but students are now being told to leave the building anyway. We’ll keep you posted on this unfortunate study interruption. Update: […]

It’s Monday morning, Thanksgiving is close but not close enough, and we’re guessing that probably don’t feel like doing much. Columbia offers a slew of somewhat obscure events to make you feel like you’re taking advantage of where you go to school today, which we have assembled for you after the jump. 

McBain had a rough weekend. A lot of rhetorical questions about the practicality of a Columbia education.  “You don’t often hear the words “erotic” and “Columbia” in the same sentence.” Who wants to work for the Committee on the Core? …Anyone?   First Columbia, then ex-Queen members? Even America?!       

The greater forces are determined to force us to relax. Tuesday Music on the Ramps: Live@Lerner is back at it, promising relaxing music on the Ramps.  And free food, curly fries included! 11:30 AM @ Lerner Ramps. Wednesday Stressbusters: Free mini-backrubs, since midterms are acting up again as a prelude to finals season.  4:00 PM […]

Everyone’s elections predictions (which took up most of the “Columbia University” hits this week) came out alright, but there are still more predictions to come. Stiglitz says “Yes We Can…eventually” Eisenbach says “See?  I told you this one would be different.” A Columbia scientist says, “The predictions were too late.” Those who were around in […]

There’s a large bowl filled with a well-chosen and surprisingly photogenic mix of candy (gum, mints, SweetTarts, Laffy Taffy, etc.) currently waiting for you by the western elevators on Lerner 5. Be sure to thank your friends in the Varsity Show, who are the benefactors of your sugar rush.   UPDATE 5:18 PM: Candy time’s […]

Trawling the weddings section of The New York Times, Bwog found out that Columbia’s very own Farah Griffin was married last Saturday.  She teaches English, comparative literature, and African-American studies.  She also directs the Institute for Research in African American Studies here and has written several books about jazz musicians. The lucky man is Prof. […]

   A sea cucumber in the ocean surf Bwog food editor Jon Hill learns this week to trust others’ instincts after sampling an oddity of the deep. I’m not sure exactly what I was expecting from sea cucumber. I certainly had fair warning they might be unpleasant. Several times my friends had tried to convince […]

Thanks to Rob Stenson for taking this lovely photo.

Eyewitnesses have informed Bwog that there’s currently a Waterfall Situation on McBain 5. Apparently, a pipe has burst in the building and the water is streaming through the ceiling. But at least there is Community Building! Look at these smiling students in their Columbia apparel! Truly a moment for the University brochure.  

If you’re looking for a traditional, all-American musical, Tommy is not for you.  That doesn’t mean it’s not worth seeing- it’s a musical of a different formula, resembling Mamma Mia more than Aida. Tommy is a musical by Pete Townshend (yes, that Pete Townshend) based on a concept album by The Who in 1969 of […]

There are spicy treats aplenty currently being served in room 555 in Lerner. Known treats include wasabi guacamole & chips, Japanese curry (kare), mapo tofu, jjol myun, Sambal ikan bilis, coconut milk with tapioca, Thai green curry, and goi ga. Oh and it’s fancy! Members of participating groups (CSC, SEAL, AAA, KSA, CJS, SSA, SIU, […]

Going into today’s match away to Harvard, the Columbia women’s soccer team could clinch at least a share of the Ivy League title with a win. Although Harvard took 1-0 lead, first-year forward Ashlin Yahr was able to tie the score, and the teams were unable to separated throughout regulation. If the Lions could hold […]

Bwog on a Budget returns this week with a guide to making the most of your money and music collection. Downloading music can be confusing, risky, and worst of all, costly, so read this guide and amend your ways! Please let us know if we have left anything off the list! iTunes: The Exemplar Pros: […]

Guide to the Weekend Editor and Parliamentary Debate Team member Sara Jane Panfil tells the story of the Team’s recent brush with MTV fame. On November 19th, three members of the Columbia University Parliamentary Debate team will make their MTVu debuts on the Woodie Awards, MTV’s college choice awards. MTV producers decided that they wanted […]