No one knows where Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is, but parliament says he’s guilty anyway. (NPR) Is Coldplay still relevant? (Hollywood Reporter) Hide yo kids, hide yo wife: this Supreme Court decision will make it that much easier for the police to search your house/apartment/studio/hovel. (NPR) Speaking of kids, they’re getting less fat. Woohoo! (NY […]

Bwog was fortunate enough to land two tickets to the 4th Annual Military Ball last weekend, attended by our nation’s finest. With increased respect for the work they do also came some interesting stories. “And then I punched a car window back when I was on leave in California and I was bleeding and everything. […]

Bwogger Britt Fossum attended this week’s ESC meeting, which seemed to her like “a strange place.”  Want to know what happens when a Bwog writer and a bunch of engineers mix?  Read on (there’s a punchline in here somewhere). This week’s ESC meeting got off to an interesting start: Bwog got there about 10 minutes late […]

Dear Friends, You may claim that midterms take precedent in planning your mid-week outings, but we know where your priorities truly lie: attending The Blue & White meeting this fine eve. Come over to the basement of St. Paul’s Chapel at 9 pm to pitch content for the upcoming issue, enjoy some delicious food, and ponder destiny with our lovely staff. If you’re […]

A squirrel was found today on College Walk mumbling to himself, “They took away my home, my family, and my acorns. But they didn’t take away my thirst for VENGEANCE.” Watch out. Life’s a bitch and then you die… but not until your enemies die first.

BEYONCÉ.  The Society for the Advancement of Underrepresented Filmmakers (SAUF) has released a music video for Beyoncé’s “Flawless” to commemorate the transition from Black History Month into Women’s History Month.  It’s absolutely wonderful, but if you don’t believe us, just look for yourself:

Boy oh boy. Yesterday evening, the Columbia Elections Board posted the official ballot items for the Spring 2014 Special Election, including the list of candidates running to occupy the seat left vacant after Ben Kornick’s resignation.  You can find the list of candidates below. The board is also including a referendum on the ballot to […]

As CC major declaration looms approaches, a number of departments are hosting open houses for students to meet and discuss their prospective major(s).  While you might have missed Drama & Theatre Arts on Monday (whoops), check out the schedule of all the other open houses.  Go to find out more about your major and harass […]

Barnard junior Paulina Pinsky, daughter of TV personality Dr. Drew, appeared on CNN to talk about her struggle with eating disorders.  You go girl. (CNN, USA Today) Too little too late?  We hope not, AZ. (USA Today) A Mexican drug lord nearly escaped authorities by climbing through a secret hatch in his bathtub and into […]

CC senior William Maxfield, along with fellow CC seniors Jordan Kalms and Luke Mones, directed the following short film last semester. According to Maxfield, the film hasn’t been released publicly but has been “getting attention from filmmakers and critics,” and it’s been submitted to some film festivals. Anyway, Bwog chuckled, LOL’d, and maybe even ROFL’d […]

And just when you thought you couldn’t go out without it becoming the front page news of the Huffington Post, Bwog has uncovered a treasure trove of Columbia nightlife experiences. Reach in and grab one. It is probably about 1020. What “I  ‘almost got into a fight’ on Saturday night, but actually I just saw some […]

In response to the culturally insensitive Theta mixer, Interim Dean of Students Terry Martinez has released the following statement. Update (12:42 am): Columbia’s Inter-Greek Council has promised to work on “initiatives” that will enhance “social awareness.” See their statement below the jump. Update (3:15 am): The Chicano Caucus has responded to pictures of its activities at […]

From Chicano Caucus’ statement yesterday regarding the pictures from the Theta mixer (featured at the bottom of the post): Stereotypes are used to oppress marginalized communities. These pictures caricaturize Mexican culture and should not be overlooked. The attire trivializes an entire nation’s history, its peoples, and its cultures, reducing them to a mere mustache and sombrero. Though […]

Spec just broke the news that DJ duo The Chainsmokers will be performing at this year’s Bacchanal, scheduled for April 12.  The news has been confirmed by the band’s management.  You can check out the group on SoundCloud if you haven’t heard of them before… and don’t worry because Bwog hasn’t either.  Bacchanal staff is definitely […]

An intrepid team of reporters from NYU Local trekked uptown to pay our dear Butler a visit, so we told Features Editor and Bobst-enthusiast Alexander Pines to stop sending in field notes about it and just review the damn thing. Here’s his account. I get a little stir-crazy if I stay on campus for too long. It’s […]