Welcome to Day Two of classes! We hope your trek to your 8:40 isn’t as busy as the streets of pre-pandemic Midtown.

Happy FDOC to all who celebrate. What did Bwog do this weekend? Move in, probably.

On the morning of Columbia’s first day of Fall 2024 classes, more than 100 student protestors formed a picket in front of the 116th Street gates. Columbia University Apartheid Divest described the protest as opposing Columbia’s investments in the bombs falling on Gazan universities and contributions to “scholasticide” in Palestine.

It’s the first day of classes here at Barnumbia, and it’s our first edition of Bwoglines for the semester. Editors’ warning: mentions of death and drowning

The Task Force on Antisemitism released a report discussing students’ personal experiences with antisemitism and recommendations for the University, including the installation of trainings and workshops.

Columbia University has been subject to much media attention regarding its pro-Palestine protests and Encampments over the past several months. Bwog reported on the protests first-hand and provided live updates throughout the duration of the Encampment. Read for a summary of Bwog’s coverage of the protests during the 2023-2024 academic year. Content warning: violence, discrimination, […]

On Wednesday, August 14, at 8 pm, Shafik sent an email to the Columbia community announcing her resignation from the role of University President. Minutes later, Board of Trustees Co-Chairs David Greenwald and Claire Shipman announced that Dr. Katrina Armstrong from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center will serve as Interim President.

Don’t listen to the stereotypes, I swear it’s different here…

Tread lightly first-years… the dating scene at Columbia is, well, something to behold. 

Oh no! You’re homesick. Now what?

There are many ways to maintain a connection with your loved ones back home while building a life in New York. Here are some of Bwog’s tips for keeping in touch.

Everyone goes through it at some point.

Rising first-years, we’re talking to you. 

Columbia administrators’ leaked text conversations during an antisemitism panel leads to investigation from University as they get placed on leave, sparking rage from some on antisemitic speech.

Here’s to learning Finnish!