China’s smog issues have gotten so bad that residents have taken to leaving the country for “breathers,” vacations for the sole purpose of dodging air pollution. The government, meanwhile, oscillates between accepting that the pollution is an issue and pretending that it doesn’t exist. (New York Times) In an effort to break the Chinese government’s […]

After open voting via my.barnard this past week, SGA has released the results of their elections this afternoon. The winners are published below in a press release from SGA. Congratulations to you all! Dear Barnard, Thank you to all our candidates and everyone who voted during SGA election! Congratulations on successful, innovative, and productive campaigns. […]

The Columbia Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) has just released a press release including their suggestions sent to President Bollinger later last year. Following the death of Joshua Villa in December, MHTF sent a memo to President Bollinger in regards to student concerns for mental health at Columbia. Some of the students’ proposals reflect the numerous […]

The University Senate will present their proposed revisions to the Rules of University Conduct, which govern free speech and protest on campus, in an Open Forum today from 4:00-6:00PM in Havemeyer 309. Today marks the last opportunity for members of the community to voice their concerns regarding the proposal before it is voted upon by the entire University Senate. Anyone with a CUID […]

Doctors from universities across the United States have petitioned Columbia University, urging they take Dr. Oz of Oprah fame off of the medical school faculty. In other news, apparently Dr. Oz is on the medical school faculty! (ABC News) Health news that can help trick your prospie into thinking you’re cool: E-cigs are increasingly popular among […]

According to anonymous sources, the committee in charge of next year’s Lit Hum syllabus has arrived a series of changes to the curriculum. While not final, these changes are not expected to undergo much revision. Shakespeare’s King Lear, one of the most resilient texts in the history of Lit Hum, will be absent from next year’s syllabus. The play […]

Scissor Sisters are back at it with an informational guide (and maybe even how-to!!!) about the lump of hair on your head and what It Says About You. Princess Leia Buns You’re a quirky adventuress, and your spirit cannot be silenced. You’re probably double majoring in, like, Ethnic Studies and Biochem. Your favorite show is […]

In December of 2015 Lehman Hall will close its doors in preparation to be demolished and revamped. The ugly, but symbolic to Barnard, exterior of the library will go, but in its place will come a digital commons and much more! Here is a brief outline of the additions that are being incorporated to Barnard’s campus. The new […]

We can’t believe we are saying this, but today marks the final day of housing selection 2015. After days of tears, cowtails, bad playlists, and harassing our fellow classmates, we will be stationed outside The Cage for the last time today.  Things are looking pretty bleak at this point considering McBain was wiped clean yesterday […]

Bwog takes another step towards becoming the erotic fanfic blog of Columbia University. I. It was a Thursday and I was beyond gone. The previous four hours had been a blur of empty cups and imposing men asking me for identification. Things ended early when I handed a bouncer my student ID. It probably didn’t […]

Hillary finally hit the campaign trail on Monday! Like any normal human being she got hungry and obviously wanted Chipotle (a woman after our own heart). It is reported that not a single person in the Ohio Chipotle recognized her. Bwog could probably spot Hillary from a mile away… (CNN) Paula Deen, after a run in with racism and diabetes, […]

Are we really still doing this? Anywho, today we kick off the second day of sophomore selection in John Jay Lounge! McBain was picked by a lot of groups yesterday, so we expect a similar trend in today’s selections. We’ll be sitting outside The Cage like always, so please tell us your lottery number and […]

The end of the semester is nearing, and we at Bwog are feeling especially anxious for summer and cold beverages. Briana “Breezy” brings you a playlist inspired by drinks–pour some rosé into a Nalgene, find yourself a comfy piece of grass in front of Butler, and give it a listen. Gatorade (prod. Yung Gud) by Yung […]

Live at Lerner is back (or at least, our reporting of it is)! This week, the performer is Rioux, a group with “lighter electronica jams.” You can check out their website here and his Bandcamp here. The performance is today from 12-1 in Lerner Piano Lounge. As always, Live at Lerner will also be supplying […]

Lila Trekitov, the executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, was interviewed for Time on the future of Wikipedia. Yikes!!! It seems more and more people want marijuana to be legalized. Sorry, Dad. (Huffington Post) A link your mom or basic roommate who has a soft spot for old men probably shared on Facebook: This girl […]