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 […]

This week on Chopped: Bwog Edition, two fresh-faced Bwog staffers make the trek down to 113th Street to cobble together a meal for Senior Staff Writer Rachel Deal. Using only their wits and the contents of a sophomore’s fridge, photographer Phoebe Newton and another staffer present a recipe perfect for combating academic fatigue. Even though we’re […]

The Pope is in town today! Word on the street is he will be on the UWS at some point, so try to sneak down and get a pic after your 10:10 AM language class gets out. (NBC News) Fader just put out a new cover story on Drake and we remembered why we love […]

Finding good, private study spaces at Columbia is a challenge, but a challenge Bwog writers were willing to undertake.  Betsy Ladyzhets and Juliet Larsen report on nooks and crannies that might just be able to hold you, a backpack, and some textbooks for a few hours. Tired of lugging your textbooks all the way to […]

This week, voting is taking place for CC, SEAS, and BC student government positions for the class of 2019, as well as CC 2018 Class Council and Inclusion and Equity Representatives. You might already have been aware of this fact if you saw our post on the subject, or if you’ve, well, been in any […]