President Obama arrived in Cuba yesterday, making him the first sitting president to visit the country in almost ninety years. With this two-day visit, he hopes to encourage peaceful change, but conflicts between dissidents and security forces – now on international display – make that change appear difficult. (Washington Post) Serena Williams lost to Victoria Azarenka […]

Knock, knock. It’s the students of Barnard. And, Hewitt, we’re sick of your shit. We pay thousands of dollars in meal plans every semester – meal plans we’re required to buy – and then, when we need you most, when we’re wallowing in despair over our unfortunate return to class after a glorious spring break, we venture […]

This afternoon, a statement was released by over 200 Columbia faculty and administrators, including former deans, calling for the University Trustees to not divest from the university’s business relations with Israel. The document claims that “Columbia benefits from ties with Israeli faculty, students, research, and technology.” This release follows a declaration to condemn Apartheid Divest that was […]

We interrupt your regularly scheduled spring break to bring you this important message. Damnnnn Columbia Rowing, back at it again with the hot spring training videos. Thanks for sharing another inside-look at what it’s like to be an athlete with us NARPs. Keep up the good work. Check out the Men’s Heavyweight Rowing spring training video for this year […]

This morning, Dean Hinkson and President Spar sent an email to Barnard students informing them that Jessi Dietrich, BC ’16, had taken her own life. Jessi was a senior psychology major from Florida and vice president of the Pre-Vet Society. Dean Hinkson and President Spar reminded students that there is “no right or wrong way […]

Spring Break has finally arrived, and we’re peacing out. We may be gone, but we’re never far, so make sure to send any wild Spring Break tips to us at tips@bwog.com. If you’re still feeling residual stress, we recommend some art therapy with Columbia-themed coloring book pages (featuring buff Prezbo). Or, if you’re looking for music […]

With just three weeks until Bacchanal, members of the opening band, EVELINE, took time yesterday out of their busy schedule to sit down with our Arts Editor. The all-freshmen band comprised of Zibo Gao (vocals), Sias Marking (guitar), Bruce Young (guitar), Nick Greene (bass/cello), and Marco Starger (drums) talked about how they got their start as a band, how […]

Ugh, another Republican Debate last night. Now there are only four candidates–Donald, John, Marco, and Ted–and they seem like they’re being fairly nice to each other. (NBC News) An exhibition all about Barbie just opened in Paris, coinciding with Fashion Week there. Barbie’s changed a lot over her 57 years, but to us, she doesn’t […]

You may have read, and enjoyed, last week’s post about going high to First Year English. This week, one of our writers went to First Year English on a different kind of high: pill form. Less smoke, and legal. Bwog would like to note that the writer has a Xanax prescription, and took the medicine […]

We are all DEFINITELY ready for a break–take yours at 4 am in Butler with these trap essentials. We apologize for the emotional whiplash that may come along with listening to Future while you try to study for your Econ midterm… Low Life by Future feat. The Weeknd  Uber Everywhere by Madeintoyo  Sorry Not Sorry by Bryson […]

Dudes have body image issues too (shocker of the century?), so it was only a matter of time before the “realistic Ken” was created as a counterpart to the revolutionary pseudo-Barbies that were designed with attainable BMIs and non-eternally-high-heeled feet. (Out) The only way we found out Nancy Reagan died is through this announcement that […]

Everyone says that getting a lot of sleep is crucial to scoring well on exams—but when you’ve got four tests in one week, the concept just seems impossible. Luckily for you, Bwog has created a helpful quiz that will help you determine how you can manage (or, what you need to sacrifice) to get yourself […]

It’s almost here! You’ve been waiting since January 19th, we know. But now that the day is finally arriving, what will you be doing? Where will you be going? Just know that wherever you’ll be for Spring Break, it is what you make it. You have the power to make next week fabulous, and this […]

Donald Trump, the human manifestation of the John Jay sushi roll, is a step closer to becoming our venerated emperor; he handily won the Michigan primary. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders unexpectedly carried the state, prolonging the struggle for the Democratic nomination. (Reuters) Kim K makes use of her crown and takes a stand against body-shaming. (Elle) Europe’s plan to relocate refugees to Turkey […]

As Bwog sits through our midterms this week, we’ve been amused with the sometimes hilarious, often extraneous thoughts which go through our heads. A Bwog staffer records their thoughts during an average experience of taking a midterm, inspired by true events. The beginning (75 mins left) OK what do we have here. I’ve studied for all of 10 minutes for this […]