Aah, reading week–that grey area between class and finals, when you know you should be studying but really probably aren’t.  Looking for ways to pep it up?  Bwog is here, in the form of a Seth Flaxman e-mail, to help. 1. Watch movies! (Prep for Sundance) According to the Columbia University homepage, An unprecedented five […]

This just in– the December issue of The Jester contains actual funny moments. They have only posted a pdf, so all links below go to the same place.  For 24 fans, something hilarious (page 2) If the Supreme Court were more like the Sizzler (page 6) Vaclav Havel as Judge Judy (page 23) Bad Boys […]

What would some good security guard gossip be without some good maintenance staff gossip? From Bwogger Chris Szabla… Girl on cell phone:“What should I say to her? What should I do? Did I do the right thing?” CU maintenance guy walking slightly behind her and muttering to himself: “What the hell? Fucking questions, questions, questions, […]

Bwogger Katie Reedy overheard the phone conversation of a dorm security guard… “I know. I know, I was like ‘oh damn’ too… Yea, and so I asked her, I said, ‘Girl, how do you know it’s mine.’ And she said, ‘I didn’t ever do it with anyone else.’ And I was like, ‘What?! Girl, I […]

…and marshmallows! On the Lerner Ramps now! And Bwogger Chris Szabla sez… There’s a big spread of sandwiches and such being set up by catering in the Piano Lounge, purpose unknown.

With Butler filled to the brim with exam-tide holiday cheer (not to mention unshowered overachievers) you may be seeking an alternative study spot, any study spot, whether on campus…or slightly, vaguely off. With that in mind Bwog follows correspondent Zack Hoopes inside the ghoulish, gothic depths of Burke Library at the Union Theological Seminary… Monday, 9:38 pm I […]

 In which Bwog contributor Michael Snyder regains faith in Broadway. Go see Spring Awakening—$25 for Columbia students! About two months ago I discovered that I don’t actually like musical theater. I found this out in a conversation with several dear friends who do, in fact, like musical theater.  We were comparing favorite shows and my […]

Hey, it’s all non-Western to me Whoosh! Bang! Lamont-Doherty on blowing shit up.  Neuroscientists don’t need auto mechanics! Move along, now. “Alumni should have direct and consistent exposure to the student body” A new, bold vision for Columbia: representing students Fidelity is for pussies  Columbia, fictionalized

Casting a glimpse at the sheets hanging on Low Plaza right now may trigger some residual memories of last spring’s SHOCC protests. But at today’s “speak out,” the medium is the message. Jennifer Oki, C’07 says Columbia sends dirty tablecloths from the faculty house and soiled towels from the EC hotel to get washed at […]

Right now in Lerner piano lounge: free coffee, hot chocolate, chili, pastries, and massages. Bwog doesn’t really see the connection, but get it while you can!

Two bemused boys spotted standing outside of Butler, bugged eyes fixed on the burning flyer at right. One was wielding a cigarette. “Hey, it’s better than studying…”   Update 5:32 PM: Also, it seems that one of the glass doors to Carman has been smashed and covered with police tape. Calm down, guys–we’ve got a […]

This week on Cooking with Bwog we bring you a special two-week grocery list and meal plan. Use it well. If you have ideas to add variety, please add them to the comment thread. The Menu Breakfast Oatmeal with raisins, brown sugar, milk, fresh fruit Cereal with milk and bananas Toast with peanut butter and […]

Every November, two percent of the senior class is initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa society on the strength of their junior year grades and faculty recommendations, branding themselves forevermore as Very Smart People. The other eight percent are elected in the spring, but these lucky kids get a leg up on their job applications […]

      “If you’re wondering why I keep taking off my shirt, it’s because it’s flammable” – Todd Spitz, SEAS ’08

In which Bwog Music Critic Bryan Mochizuki reads the Grammy Noms, witholds a Corinne Bailey Rae tirade, and gets down to business with this week’s new MP3’s.  The Grammy nominees were announced yesterday, and they’re worse than usual.  Like a lot of people, I watch the Grammys because I want to believe in them – […]