Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, a professor at Columbia’s Mailman School of Health, said about a group undergraduates who created a protective suit for Ebola patients as part of Lipkin’s design challenge, “But the undergraduates! People talk about ennui and apathy in undergraduates? I don’t see it. They came up with some fantastic stuff.” More succinctly, […]

If your midterm is in five minutes, if you forgot how to read full sentences, if you never even ordered the Lit Hum books, don’t panic – say hello to your new best studying companion. Here for your enjoyment/minor alleviating of midterms anxiety are full summaries of the Lit Hum books covered on the upcoming midterm […]

Just when you thought the Catholic Church was ready to loosen the seams a just little bit, an assembly of bishops this weekend ended without any main progress on how the Church will accept and discuss gay couples. (NY Times) Where darkness meets light: British astronomers are one step closer to finding proof that there […]

Last night, we sent music and fashion Bwogger Daren Napier and sorority-girl-at-heart Mason Amelotte into the world of college fundraising. The following is a collaborative reflection on Alpha Chi Omega’s fall philanthropy event, Runway Warriors. On Saturday at 7PM in the Lerner Party Space, the women of Columbia University’s Alpha Chi Omega hosted their fall […]

The Student Affairs Committee Executive Committee has released a statement on Friday’s Rules of University Conduct Town Hall. The full statement can be found below: In response to the reports surrounding the Rules of University Conduct Town Hall yesterday, we wanted to provide an update to the community. Based on the the information that has been published, […]

You’ve spent enough time this weekend downing body shots. Instead, take a night off and come to our weekly Bwog meeting tonight at 8PM in the SGO on the 5th floor of Lerner. Expect a classy evening of mixed drinks and mixed signals. As always, there will be food, friends, and fun.   Clarissa Doesn’t Want To Have To Explain […]

In Donald Trump related news, the billionaire has once again turned to twitter to call out President Obama, this time questioning the President’s mental health. (Huffington Post) Looking for 25 photos of people trying, and failing, to eat pizza? Look no further; Bwog has your answer. (Gothamist) A Florida teen was recently arrested for pleasuring himself in a Walmart bedding […]

Update, October 19th: the U Senate SAC executive committee has found that no rules on confidentiality were broken, and there was no wrongdoing by any of the student senators on the committee. In a statement released today, they added: “We have spoken to Jared and Sejal, and we’re pleased to confirm that both will be […]

Feeling like procrastinating for midterms? If your answer is no, mad props. But we have something fun for you to procrastinate with anyway! Butler-themed Bingo boards!!!   Creation of all Bingo Boards courtesy of Maia Berlow

After her grandmother told her she needed a life After getting sick of sitting in the library, festival fanatic Claire Friedman went to check out Night Market in a much-needed break from the Butler midterms grind. In the amount of time I’ve spent stressing about midterms this week, I could watch the entirety of Lost, fly […]

We now have an ebola “czar.” Ivan Nicholas Alexander  Ron Klain will be responsible for overseeing the US’ response to the ebola crisis. (Reuters News) Bermuda was struck by a category two hurricane, Gonzalo. (Reuters News) Kris Jenner is “devastated” that Bruce is dating. Is Bwog the only one who remembers reading a magazine article […]

Bwog received a startling tip yesterday: “Something GIANT just flew out of the tree outside my window. I couldn’t see what it was, but holy shit. It must have literally been a pterodactyl or something. The night is dark and full of terrors.” We reported the incident to Public Safety, who has since launched a […]

Sometimes the Man can really get you down, especially here at Columbia, but not always for the wrong reasons. In light of today’s town hall on protest rules, we bring you an article from the Blue and White’s December issue on security at Columbia. This is the second half of the investigation written by Naomi Cohen. […]

A group of anonymous students have put together a Twitter account called Columbia Sloth to create, as they say, “the world’s laziest student journalism.” Sloth represents the apathetic and adorable side we all possess, and Sloth is never afraid to tell it like it is. Here’s a bit of a taste of Sloth’s thoughts: Sloth […]

The rules of protest and free speech are under review at Columbia, and today all students can make their voices heard at the First Rules Town Hall from 4-6 PM in Havemeyer 309. Time to speak up. This morning, hundreds of Hong Kong police raided a pro-democracy camp. About 800 officers infiltrated the protest zone […]