At 6 pm this evening, Barnard College held a event doubly honoring the end of its 125th academic year and revealing the design plans for the new library, to be called the Teaching and Learning Center. Major construction is to begin Winter 2015 and some of Lehman’s offices and books are already starting their move […]

Late on Saturday night, when even the most inebriated of us have retreated to their beds without brushing their teeth, the true animals of the night emerge to get their share of uncensured fun. Without students around to patrol them, Public Safety officers working the 4 am shift tip-toe out of their fort in Low, […]

It’s a Monday afternoon. Bwog is advertising for club meetings other than their own on a day other than Sunday. We want to show our once-mother publication some love, and we welcome you to show it some love as well at their final Spring 2015 meeting tonight at 9 pm in the crypt of St. Paul’s Chapel. Though it’s […]

Bwog is thankful for many things. Our late night spontaneity. Our really photogenic staff members. Our VIP seats at V-Show. The latter might be our biggest win yet, for our elite seating got us within spitting distance of not just the actors — but Suzanne Goldberg herself. The woman of the hour, distinguishable by her […]

Feeling as if you need a little more wisdom in your life? Here’s CC senior Ben Caine’s senior wisdom to get you through. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Ben Caine; CC; Applied Math; Newton, MA Claim to fame: You know how, when something’s good, people sometimes say, “v. good”? I started that. Where are you going? […]

The curfew in Baltimore, which was instated in response to the events over the past few weeks, was lifted yesterday. The National Guard is starting to retreat from the city as well. (Baltimore Sun) Every bad health class in high school gone even more wrong: Ebola can now be transmitted through unprotected sex with treated […]

With the weekend wrapping up, we bring you a Senior Wisdom from Hari Nef to give you something to procrastinate with in Butler. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Hari Nef, Columbia College, Drama & Theater Arts (Acting Concentration), Newton, MA Claim to fame: Fun and trans! Where are you going? Rehearsal… What are 3 things you learned at Columbia and would like […]

The Fro Sci final Mother’s Day is next Sunday, which means now is the perfect time to get ~crafty~ and show your mom, sister, grandma, aunt, teacher, friend, mentor, or really any other maternal-like figure in your life how much you love her (or him!). What better way to show your support than with some DIY gifts? […]

Bernie Sanders announced that he’s running for president in the 2016 election. At the age of 73, however, he’s more likely to be seen leisurely hobbling. (Politico) Bernie Sanders raised $1.5 million in 24 hours. One thing he couldn’t raise? Himself up after he slipped in the bath tub last night. (CNN) Bernie Sanders wants […]

Our Arts Editor brings you Bwog’s review of The 121st Varsity Show, as well as some thoughts of his own. V121 opens on ambitious RA and plucky heroine Gwen Ross (Gabrielle Bullard, BC ’18) returning from a semester spent abroad. She is anxious to return to her Columbia home, and we, the audience, look forward to joining her in our own […]

The Class of 2015 may rock, but commencement set-up sucks. For everyone. For the time being, while we still have one day of class left. But have no fear! Bwog is at your side, with ways to get around bleachers and tents and still make it to class on time. Obstacles: Low Plaza will be […]

Up next for Senior Wisdoms, we bring you Barnard’s resident funny gal, Simone Norman. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Simone Norman, Barnard, Psychology/Linguistics major and Italian minor, from Eastchester, New York Claim to fame: Recent president of Chowdah Sketch Comedy, current Co-President of Control Top Improv, various XMAS!’s and other hot theater stuff. If you took […]

Representatives of the Afghan government are set to attend talks with the Taliban as the militant group ramps up its attacks across the country. The dignity of a nation falters before desperate reason as a decade of war comes to compromise. (Wall Street Journal) Crime and civil strife in the Philippines have seen marked declines ahead of Manny Pacquiao’s historic […]

You wanna be on top? We compile the best — to the worst — of Columbia this past month. We were generously tipped this concept and accept the challenge.  Hillary Clinton. It’s no secret that she’s getting started. Former Secretary of State under #1 Columbia alum Obama and one-time First Lady began her second presidential run this […]

As your week comes to a close, we at Bwog offer you our regular bit of Friday respite, and this week a bit of respite from the regular. As always, if you seek hard journalism, a bit of campus culture, or the latest scandal waiting to happen, look elsewhere (we recommend here, here, and here […]