John Carpenters’ famous movie Halloween will be screening in theaters later this month – but not on the date you’d expect. The screenings will take place on October 29th, in between the anniversary of the movie’s release date (October 25th) and the actual holiday. (Entertainment Weekly) The recent elections for CC and SEAS class council […]

A staff writer details another installment of the World Leaders Forum: His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique, on addressing development through the lens of the new UN sustainable development goals. Monday, as part of this year’s World Leaders Forum, His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, discussed his efforts […]

Flu season is upon us. Don’t let the sickness get ahold of you – get a free flu shot at one of the “flu fairs” or at Medical Services in John Jay Hall. Did we mention it’s FREE? All you need is your Columbia ID. Trust Momma Bwog on this, flu shots are your best […]

Wanna just groove out to some smooth jazz? Come to the second Live at Lerner event and chill out to the sounds of Wilder Maker. They’ll be jamming at the Lerner Piano Lounge between 1:00 and 2:00 PM so get there in enough time to reserve a seat. Good food and good sounds will be provided. […]

A dozen U.N. agencies issued a call for countries to end violence against the LGBT community. Hopefully, the 76 states which criminalize same-sex acts will take note of the statement. (CBS) Afghanistan’s military is massing at Kunduz airport on orders of President Ghani, attempting to take back the provincial capital from a Taliban offensive. (NYT) […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year–National Coffee Day! Whether you’re a bleary-eyed freshman pulling your first all-nighter to cram for this week’s Gen Chem exam or a longtime caffeine junkie hooked up to a constant IV of espresso, you can take advantage of CU Dining’s special event going on all day: with the […]

Catherine Coulson, the actress and all-around superstar artist behind the “Log Lady” on Twin Peaks died at age 71. In other news, we are not ok. She delivered many of the best one-liners on the show and never failed to teach us a philosophical lesson every episode: “watch – and see what life teaches” is […]

If you stood outside yesterday and entered into that mass of humanity before the Low Steps, you understand the distinction between what came before, and what came after the Blood Moon. On one hand is the trivial, and on the other is the sum of all meaning, the weightlessness of understanding. Among your fellow Columbians, […]

Cast your ballot for First Year Columbia College Student Council (CCSC)/Engineering School Council, CCSC 2018 Representative, and CCSC Inclusion and Equity Representative! Voting opened today at 10 am and will end on Wednesday, September 30 at 5 pm. You’ve seen all the posters and strange videos, and based on the strength of that alone, have enough […]

If you’re reading this, congratulations! You survived the #superbloodmoon, despite the naysayers and the formidable, slightly mob-like crowd in front of Low. Try to catch the next one in 2033 if you missed this one. (Guardian) President Vladimir Putin of Russia, known for his characteristic aggression and shirtlessness, will address the United Nations General Assembly today for […]

We know it’s cheesy to talk about the weather, but we’re going to do it anyway. If you’ve ventured outside in the past couple days, you may have noticed a new chill in the air. With the onset of autumn (the equinox was on Wednesday, y’all!!!), Bwog decided to get the scoop on the upcoming styles […]

Nicki Minaj has consistently expressed her desire for young adults – for young women in particular – to stay in school. What she hasn’t yet expressed is her desire for you to come to the Bwog Meeting tonight. But make no mistake, we know she wants you to. She’d obviously encourage it; after all, why […]

Trevor Noah is preparing to fill Jon Stewart’s shoes as the new host of The Daily Show, and apparently, things are gonna change. (Variety) Kaley Cuoco and husband Ryan Sweeting have decided to split after 21 months of dating… and all we can say is, Bazinga! (The Huffington Post) The city of Philadelphia turned into a […]

Congratulations to the new leaders of the Barnard Class of 2019! We’d like to applaud those who exercised their right to vote, as well as all candidates who ran, some of whom employed pretty creative campaign strategies, (We’re a little disappointed that the girl who gave out roses and cupcakes didn’t win but we also […]

Apple introduced a new iPhone, but it’s actually just an old iPhone that’s a tad more expensive. Because the iPhone 6s features “3D touch technology” and a “better front-facing camera,” you can now buy the antiquated iPhone 6 for just $99. (ABC) In the same vein, Apple also recently released iOS 9, which involves new […]