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 […]

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 […]