You might be surprised to know Watt exists–that’s what makes it so special! Our housing review series continues with a look at this less-mainstream option. Location: 549 W. 113th Street (between Amsterdam and Broadway) Nearby Dorms: Across the street form Symposium and McBain Restaurants and Stores: You’re in the heart of Columbia University so reap in […]

You know how Americans are reputed to be terrible at geography? Well, we asked international students to label American states on a blank map to see how they measure up in American geography! Do Columbia’s international students know American geography better than American Columbia students? We went on a quest to find out and featured […]

We continue our yearly coverage of the incoming storm that is housing with Elliot Hall. Are you a Barnard student who badly wants a single? Don’t want the Quad meal plan? Want to meet some cool transfers and visiting students? Check Elliot out below.  Location: 49 Claremont Avenue (Claremont and 119th) Nearby Dorms: 47 Claremont […]

The human embodiment of Cathedral Gardens, our potential President Hillary Clinton, was just a few blocks away yesterday for a rally at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Bwog was too lazy to go. (C-SPAN) Want to spend a night surrounded by 35 sharks? Neither do we, but the masochists out there can delight in Airbnb’s newest contest that […]

We’re continuing with our coverage of Barnard housing with Hewitt (the dorm, not the dining hall), a so-called “very solid choice.” But are your numbers high enough? Check out our comprehensive review, along with the rest of our Barnard and Columbia coverage to really get ready for the blood-frenzy that is room selection.  Location: Barnard Quad […]

Imagine, in the middle of the night, a dorm swallowing up all of its inhabitants. It contorts itself, building beams straining for some greater purpose, brick and glass heaving and disintegrating, leaving behind…a 2016 presidential candidate. Which dorm is which candidate? What hall’s bones are infused with the gusto and idiocy of a dastardly Trump, […]

Do you hate your room? Do you really hate your room? We’re not just talking mild loathing, here—we want to know if you thoroughly, unequivocally hate your room. If your room caused you to fail a midterm, or lose a potential hookup, or gain a long-lasting injury. If your room is full of faulty heating vents, […]

You might have the worst pick of the lot as a sophomore, but not all the options are terrible. McBain aka McPain aka Carman 2.0 might have a reputation that precedes it, but it’s still a very valid housing option and went quickly last year. After reading our review, feed your misery by checking out […]

An innocent napper on the 7 train was awakened when a GIANT RAT crawled up his LEG and onto his NECK. All of this was caught on video, because people care more about views on YouTube than maintaining the dignity of a fellow human being. Excuse us while we never go downtown ever again. (PzFeed) […]

Earlier tonight, Bwog was tipped about various members of CCSC, ESC, and GSSC voicing concerns about the Columbia Political Union’s newfound influence over the upcoming student council election process. The Columbia Elections Board (CEB), which was founded in 2013 “to conduct and publicize student council elections on campus,” is currently made up of four students, according to the CCSC […]

Now that we all know our lottery numbers, take a glance at Plimpton, the Barnard dorm with the most singles and one of three Barnard dorms with AC! These two amenities might be crucial tradeoffs for you and your potential suite, even if Amsterdam seems “far.” Read up below on how you could be big […]

Next week, preparations will begin for a new figure to join The Great God Pan and Bellerophon Taming Pegasus as a member of Columbia’s vaguely erotic statue collection. This work of art, called Reclining Figure, was designed by Henry Moore and is being donated by two friends of the artist (and parents of CU alumni). It will be the […]

Our favourite obtuse dictator from the Hermit Kingdom has been a little riled up. Revitalized military exercises with South Korea, on top of China’s seeming distant posture, has pushed Kim Jong Un into releasing a slew of missiles and propaganda. (BBC) Tragedy struck Pakistan yesterday when a splinter group of the Taliban, Jamat-ul-Ahrar, claimed responsibility […]

We thought we were done. We thought we’d escaped the hellhole of Columbia for a week and returned, ready to face the rest of the semester head-on. But alas, too soon after our arrival, new demons attacked with a vengeance: we’ve got midterms next week. Why, Columbia, is it always midterms? Why? Midterms? What Midterms? Ate […]

We know it’s impossible to forget about the Sexual Respect Requirement, constantly looming over our heads like that giant phallic-shaped balloon hovering over Butler in a dream we once had – but just in case it slipped your mind, this is a friendly reminder that tonight at 11:59pm is the deadline to register. All new […]