This afternoon, a group of Columbia students will be protesting at the White House against the signing of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Columbia Democrats in particular have advertised the non-violent protest. Bwog received a tip that there are currently over 500 students chained to the White House fence, including at least 20 Columbia students. […]

Housing approacheth. And, unless you’re on top of it, it’s probably coming up sooner than you think. Before you start knocking on random doors and demanding to know how many tennis balls could fit into the room if the room is haunted what they’ve named their mouse and what its living habits are the room’s […]

Be healthy: Seeing Barack and Joe break a sweat is a sure fire way to make anyone want to spend a couple extra minutes on the treadmill. (The State Column) Get drunk: Don’t worry—bottomless brunches are still legal in New York and it is still socially acceptable to be tipsy by 11am on a Sunday. […]

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu graced Low Rotunda with their presence Friday evening. Social right specialist Artur Renault, with contributions from Ali Sawyer, gives you the highlights of the discussion. The evening began as many Columbia events do: with confusion and bureaucracy. People who had registered for the event […]

On Sunday, March 2, The Columbia University Wind Ensemble is hosting its 6th annual Columbia Festival of Winds to benefit the Musical Mentors Collaborative, a Columbia music outreach and education program to benefit elementary school children in NYC public schools.  The group offers free music lessons to these students to help teach them musical instruments. […]

Yesterday the University Senate met to discuss changes to the smoking policy and the upcoming quality of life survey. Senate sidekick Maud Rozee went to get the news. The Senate plenary started with a statement from PrezBo about how critical it is for the University to have the policies and values which view sexual assault […]

Sometimes Bwog just wants to be Buzzfeed. So keeping with their tradition of making meaningless quizzes that have no effect on your daily life whatsoever, here is a quiz of our own. Answer the following questions and add up your score at the end to determine which Columbia library you should be inside of. Directions: […]

Back in December Bwog told you about the über-talented Taylor Simone, CC ’14, and her campaign to bring her music to life. Well the wait is over, and the spectacular music video for her song “Greedy” is here. Check out the video, made by her friend and roommate Soleil Grant, CC ’14, below. You can […]

Hillary looks perfect to us, but apparently her advisers think otherwise. We don’t think it’s negative that’s she’s an unstoppable badass. (Washington Post) If you think the snow here was bad, we actually did alright. (Houston Chronicle) Some ventures are really worth dropping the big bucks on. The Core Curriculum would approve. (Chicago Tribune) Pertinent, […]

CC major declaration is around the corner (March 10-13th), which means that this is a grand time for sophomores to watch all of their friends oscillate between English, Anthropology, Art History, and that Stats degree their dad’s friend from high school thought they should get—only to end up declaring Political Science or Econ, of course. Don’t […]

Fresh off their foray into the Teacher’s College, Bwog Video returns with another installment of the College Talk series. The Bacchanal rumors continue to buzz, so we hit the streets, or steps rather, to find out who you want, or really don’t want, in your ideal Bacchanal lineup.

A little over one year ago, some bastards stole Chelsea G’s fish and the mission to #FindFishy began. How such a brilliant and majestic beta fish as Fishy could go unfound is yet a mystery and a tragedy for poor Chelsea G, resident of John Jay 6 at the time of the disappearance. Honoring Fishy […]

According to the same tipster who sent in Carman residents’ defense of Grisham Blake, the Office of Judicial Affairs has reached a decision on the paint party. Blake had his hearing yesterday, and a follow-up meeting at noon today in which he learned of the decision. 1 full year academic probation, 1 full year loss […]

“We demand that you fulfill the commitment you made in your public statement one month ago today. We demand to be heard.” Look around campus and you’ll see the red tape marking the spots, including PrezBo’s door. The group, No Red Tape, is calling for a series of town halls, for decision-makers to be present at […]

One unfortunate tipster found a small feather amongst his chicken wings at everyone’s favorite late night eatery. Hey, at least that means the chicken’s fresh.