These have been tough days for most people with the sad news of an election that has shocked the nation, especially those at liberal colleges like Columbia and Barnard. To combat this, people decided to live life to the fullest because it’s better to take the news buzzed than sober anyway. Whatever helps the medicine go down: Got a […]

Who else is done with this current semester? With finals looming and those pesky papers in the backs of everyone’s minds, look forward to a new semester with a whole new group of classes to later cry over. Today marks the first day of L-course Signup and Registration for the spring, so those of you who have their […]

Steve Bannon, executive chairman of Breitbart News Network and alleged anti-Semitist, was named Trump’s chief strategist and senior counselor. From conspiracy theories to attacking House Speaker Paul Ryan, Bannon proves to be a surprise choice for the president-elect. (Huffington Post) The first Muslim-American elected to Congress, Keith Ellison, eyes position for Chairman of DNC. Bernie Sanders […]

An occasional Bwog feature returns–we’ve put together a list of the winners and losers at Columbia from the past couple of weeks. Registration for the Spring semester – Sure, you may be failing Advanced Programming, but you have a whole semester of possibilities to look forward to! New classes, new you…or something. John Jay’s annual […]

In difficult, stirring times like this, Bwog would like to invite you to Lerner 505 at 7 p.m., to remind you of the felicitous things in life. We have cheap jokes, bad puns, and grapes from Trader Joe’s that even the most divisive members of our comment section would join hands and agree are objectively […]

Four Americans were killed by a suicide bomber inside Bagram airbase, a US military facility in Afghanistan. Even though Bagram has always been targeted by militants, this incident marks an unprecedented breach of security in the most protected places in Afghanistan. (BBC) While anti-Trump protests erupt all over the major cities in the States, people […]

Having trouble trying to decide what classes to take next semester? Bwog gives you a list of the best classes offered for Spring 2017 and for the rest of your time at Columbia.  Palestinian and Israeli Politics and Society with Professor Joseph Massad: this is a difficult course but you leave knowing something new after […]

After meeting with President Obama earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he is planning to improve upon health care instead of repealing the Affordable Care Act completely. Trump plans on keeping two fundamental parts of the Affordable Care Act, “one that forces insurers to cover people with pre-existing health conditions and another that allows […]

In this week’s installment of Wine & Cheez, it’s time for a selection that is heavier to warm you up during the colder weather. As we approach yet another break and reel from recent developments, Yellow Tail’s Chardonnay is the best way to get some premature R&R and decompress. Chardonnay, a full-bodied white, is fairly heavy […]

Earlier today, a group of students demonstrated in front of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity house on 114th Street in response to our release of screenshots from a wrestling team GroupMe. Kappa Delta Rho, also known as KDR, is widely considered the “athlete” frat, and numerous wrestlers are members. Three of the protesters held a sign stretched in […]

For many of us, the week has been a difficult one. For some light soul-healing, come to the inaugural (as in, yes, the first of its kind) Spare Tires Improv Festival held by Third Wheel Improv. The event, which takes place in the Black Box Theatre today and tomorrow at 8:30 p.m., will include Third […]

In response to increasing instances of hatred against minorities on campus and on social media, several colleges, from Columbia University to the University of Tennessee, have organized post-election reflection meetings in an effort to offer support and resources to the marginalized and the concerned. (The New York Times) Some scientists believe that increased carbon dioxide levels, […]

Bwog recently received screenshots of a Class of 2017 Wrestling Team GroupMe. The screenshots, which contain messages spanning from 2014 to a few days ago, are troubling—the men in the group message mock women’s appearances, make jokes about rape, use homophobic and racist slurs, and engage in other distasteful interactions. After requesting a statement from […]

A day after Donald Trump’s election, people worldwide are beginning to grapple with what this means for the next four years. Protests have sprang up around the United States, including many in New York, and the government has already begun to implement the tools necessary for a peaceful transfer of power. A surprising winner in this […]

As you can tell by today’s Bwog posts, Election Day had us reeling. As we come to terms with our nation’s future, it’s important to open yourself up to the support of your friends and family, and to have faith in our country’s democracy. In this week’s edition of field notes, we’ve captured some activities people were […]