Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer announced his recommendations today for what should happen to that patch of land up north: basically Columbia’s plan, but with a little bit of Community Board 9‘s plan mashed in, plus a goody bag of benefits that so und nice in a bullet pointed list. Bwog’s favorites: $20 million for […]

Hard as it is to believe, not everybody on earth was captivated by Ahmadinejadmania–Buddhist monks in Burma, for instance, spent this past week protesting their country’s oppressive military junta. Sympathizers should head to Butler Plaza, where a group of 50 or so students are now holding vigil in support of the “Saffron Revolution.” And if […]

Yes, presidents who weren’t “petty and cruel dictators” also participated in the World Leaders Forum. Correspondent Pierce Stanley checks up on two former U.S.S.R states now headed by Columbia alumni. The World Leaders Forum (aka PrezBo’s giving of the finger to authoritarian regimes) carried on this morning with the goal of taking on a new […]

If you couldn’t score tickets to the month-long run of King Lear at BAM, fear not. Bwog newbie Max Friedman shares his thoughts and provides some tips for anyone wanting to make that last ditch effort to see Ian McKellen’s performance (and, if you’re lucky, his wang). It is hard to imagine a better setting […]

Free NYC Subway condoms at the Lerner Lobby desk– in case your RA hasn’t been diligent about keeping them coming (oh… that was terrible). Courtesy of CQA.

Christine Simpson writes in: Just to let you know, about 15 minutes ago my class in pupin 1332 was told to leave because of a gas leak.  I know that at least one other class above the 10th floor was told to evacuate. Just nobody light a match…  

“hungry not only for Iranian freedom, but also for turkey subs.”  Spec is hungry for Tajbakhsh’s freedom: would they like a turkey sub? This harsh dance critic may be a Columbia alum, but I still prefer Soulja Boy’s more concise critical style: “man that shit was ugly” When using latin produces the words “cum-pastry shop,”  […]

In the middle of so many heads of state on campus, it is easy to look over an apparently modest conversation that included a composer, arts professor, Pulitzer prize winning poet and law professor discussing the role that jazz and improvisation play in everyday life. Justin Vlasits reports. During the Columbia Harlem Festival of Global […]

For those who were wondering how Iranians felt about the whole PrezBo introduction… “Fars News Agency      September 25, 2007 Iranian University Chancellors Ask Bollinger 10 Questions TEHRAN – Seven chancellors and presidents of Iranian universities and research centers, in a letter addressed to their counterpart in the US Colombia University, denounced Lee Bollinger’s insulting words against […]

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, one of the many Deciders in this whole Manhattanville shebang (after having heard from the masses) will “announce an agreement between the University and the Borough President to balance community concerns with the goals of Columbia’s proposed expansion” tomorrow at 1:00 PM. Could be game over for team CB9/SCEG/CPC. Stay […]

Sara Maria Hasbun reports on a lecture that’s very…stimulating. About 75 years ago, Alfred Kinsey got tired of gall wasps and moved on to the mating habits of humans. To the horror and disgust of the American public (who simultaneously snatched his books from shelves, although they’d never admit it), he essentially created the academic discipline […]

The newest edition to The Blue and White media family? A Facebook profile! Make sure to befriend BandW Bwog for access to meeting information, unlimited wall-posts, photos of debauched Blue and White parties and more. We promise we’ll never poke you.

After yesterday’s speech-tacular, a little silent activism on something just up the street was almost refreshing. Spotted on Kent at about 12:30 PM. (It says “Columbia Renewal is West Harlem Removal.” Which is almost a pun.) (Hamilton was also festooned with one that read “Expand With Respect.”)   Viva la bedsheet revolucion!

Try one on for size: Naiveness  Absurdity  Surprised Bollinger got all political or whatever? Long time no see, Megan Greenwell! And that is why we cherish you, Bulliet …and you, Eric Foner

What happens when you mix dirrrrty, sexxxy hip-hop with Apple computers? One crazy dance party. Bwog staffer Hannah Goldfield elaborates (photos by Hannah Goldfield and Merrell Hambleton). I first heard Spank Rock while nodding off in the backseat of a friend’s car. Someone had added a few bonus tracks to the end of an otherwise […]