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 […]

It’s been an emotional twenty-four hours for many students on campus. Many classes this morning were cancelled, and professors and student organizations alike are offering support to anyone who needs it. With that in mind, Bwog has compiled a list of campus resources and events on campus in the wake of the results of this presidential […]

Last night, the nation witnessed the shocking culmination of the most dramatic election in American history. Republican nominee Donald Trump defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in America’s national presidential race. (The New York Times) If we learned anything last night, it’s that we can’t trust the pre-election polls. Confirmation bias, the existence of a silent […]

Fall break is finally here! As much as we would love to hang around and report on Schapiro fires and Prezbo sightings, we’ve got a country to watch crash and burn on Tuesday. Instead of refreshing our site, feel free to write Spec op-eds. Don’t worry if you’ve already graduated, it’s really not weird! At […]

In the Alumni Auditorium from November 3rd to November 5th, the Bard Hall Players will be performing Cabaret, a performance set in 1930s Berlin and in a nightclub known as the Kit Kat Club. Bwog Staffer Shina Chetti covers the performance. Columbia’s very own Bard Hall Players—the foremost theater troupe of our College of Physicians and […]

Scientists have observed that Arctic Ocean is freezing at a slower pace, leading to lower-than-usual ice cover. The scientists pin the cause of this phenomena on global warming. (Scientific American) Last night, the Paris Agreement for reducing climate change came into effect. While the Agreement provides a basis for tackling climate issues, the details on implementation […]

Some people would say that going to Columbia is all about dealing with authority structures. The advent of winter is only reinforcing this point, driving us deeper and deeper into the unfeeling embraces of our campus hideaway spots while our administration cheers about some northern land called “Manhattanville.” But how well do you actually actually know […]

After a 108 year drought, the Chicago Cubs have won the World Series! Game 7 was a nailbiter that included a rain delay after the 9th inning and the Cubs giving up a large lead that resulted in extra innings. (Chicago Tribune) A new poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in a virtual tie for Colorado, a […]

The Met Opera canceled its shows last Saturday after a terror scare, when a man was reportedly seen dumping white powder into the orchestra pit. Investigators later found out that the man was dumping the ashes of his deceased opera-loving friend. (CBS New York) Starbucks will have two different holiday cup designs this year! The […]

A Bwog staffer walks you through last night’s ESC meeting, from cross-councils food pantry proposals to ESC’s new internal “expectations.” In a sharp departure from the heated and contentious debates of the last few weeks, ESC spent the majority of their general body meeting last night in calm and productive discussion. The majority of the meeting […]

Metta World Peace, NBA Star, claims ghosts touched him inappropriately in his hotel room in Oklahoma City. World Peace remarked, “I’m taking one of the ghosts to court for touching me in the wrong places.” (Huffington Post) Scientists have found a hidden lake at the bottom of the gulf of Mexico. Apparently everyone and everything that […]

Back in August, the Nation Labor Relations Board ruled that graduate students could legally unionize. Today, Provost Coatsworth announced that the NLRB  has scheduled an election to decide whether grad students will henceforth be represented by Local 2110 of the United Auto Workers. Polling will take place next month, December 7th and 8th, at multiple polling locations: […]

Since Halloween tragically fell on a Monday this year, Bwog took the necessary precautions this past weekend to take in as much of the spooky holiday’s spirit and spirits (the liquid kind) to keep the festivities alive and well. Check out what the ghoulish activities people were up to! Dead yet undead: Stole a sign from Baker Field […]