Did your parents send you a fuckload of peeps in your Easter basket? If not, aka if your parent’s don’t love you, did you go down to Duane Reade and buy them all yourself at half price? Either way, you’ve got a lot of peeps. We feel you. We’re here for you (just like JC, […]

Have you found a place to live yet? (Sorry, too personal? Too bad.) Housing continues, and we’re still rolling out the reviews. For this installment of housing reviews, we’re going just around the River bend… Location: 628 West 114th Street (AKA “River”) between Broadway and Riverside Drive. Nearby dorms: Shapiro, Broadway, Hogan… somewhat. Stores and restaurants: […]

Although it has yet to be featured on a NYC Prime Real Estate TV show, Schapiro is a quality dorm with enviable features. Residents can expect a lot of bang for their buck, especially in the common areas.  Location: 605-615 W 115th Street. Nearby dorms: Furnald, Woodbridge Stores and restaurants: The UPS Store, the 115th […]

Happy Easter! Did you know that Easter was today? You probably did (although some of us did not). Whether you’ll be celebrating Jesus Christ, or chocolate bunnies, or anything in between, come join us at the Bwog meeting tonight! We’ll be in Lerner 505 at 7pm throwing around some pitches for the upcoming week and eating […]

Housing is all about making major decisions, and Barnard seniors are likely trying to figure out whether they want convenience or comfort. If you’re looking at the latter, we bring our review for the beloved Cathedral Gardens. Location: 217 Manhattan Ave Nearby dorms: None. Unless you consider two avenues away “nearby,” you’re all out there […]

During Bernie Sanders’ speech at a rally in Portland on Friday, a bird – who has now been deemed Birdie Sanders –  jumped on his podium, leading to these inspired memes. (TIME) North Carolina’s new anti-LGBT law is facing some serious backlash among popular people: Rob Reiner is boycotting filming in the state, the San Francisco mayor […]

Don’t worry if you didn’t get a spot in your beloved greek brownstone. The EC townhouses are their second cousins, letting you live out your (or sratty) dreams.  Location: 70 Morningside Dr. Nearby dorms: Wien, Prezbo’s house. Stores and restaurants: Hamilton Deli, Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor (grad students!), Subsconscious, Flat Top, Friedman’s, Appletree Market. Cost: […]

Today, Bwog reviews Broadway – a dorm that isn’t, actually, quite on Broadway. Although, if you live here, you can tell your friends that you’re “in Broadway” and not technically be lying. First stop, Broadway – next stop, Hamilton tickets. Right? Location: 556 West 114th St Nearby dorms: Hogan, Watt, McBain, Nussbaum, Stores and restaurants: […]

Twenty nine are killed in suicide bombing attack in Baghdad. (The Guardian) Three years ago the Alabama City Council passed a law requiring horses rode in city streets to wear diapers, however local police chief says he’s only seen one horse following this law. City plans on cracking down. (Associated Press) An archaeologist has confirmed Shakespeare’s […]

We showed you a review of a coveted Barnard housing spot this afternoon, now it’s time for the most coveted Columbia housing: EC highrises. Killer views and more ensue… Location: 70 Morningside Dr. Nearby dorms: Wien, basically. Stores and restaurants: Hamilton Deli, Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor (grad students!), Subsconscious, Flat Top, Friedman’s, Appletree Market. […]

After thoroughly enjoying last semester’s performance of “Rapture, Blister, Burn,” our Arts Editor was excited to head to the Lerner Black Box Theater last night for the CU Players One Act Festival. True to its billing, the festival consisted of five (relatively) short one-act plays, written by a variety of professional playwrights but entirely produced, directed, and […]

As we’re starting to ease into the nail-biting housing process, here is the next essential Barnard housing review–the well sought-after 620’s. Location: 620 West 116th Street, at the corner of Riverside and 116th street Nearby dorms: 600, 616 West 116th Street, the Quad (including Hewitt, Reid, Sulzberger and Brooks), Schapiro, Woodbridge, Elliot Nearby restaurants/stores: Vine […]

Congratulations to a new class of Barnard women! Yesterday evening, Barnard sent out its decisions to regular decision applicants of the class of 2020. This year, Barnard received a total of 7,071 applications, and admitted a total of 16% of them, the lowest admission rate in the college’s history. This new record is a significant decrease from last […]

Who will be the next to bring air conditioning to your local lounge, or free feminine hygiene products to bathrooms across campus? With the passing of the deadline to register for CCSC and ESC candidacy, we now present you with the lineup for who you will potentially be targeting your campus complaints at next year. The Columbia […]

Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz may hold some inhumane opinions, but he did attempt to help his half sister who was addicted to painkillers. (NY Times) At the New York International Automobile Show currently happening on Manhattan, Jaguar revealed plans for a remake of the 1950’s XKSS. (Wall Street Journal) Evidence shows that Shakespeare’s skull […]