For their last event of the semester Live at Lerner presents Sounds #6, yet another fun-filled lunch with live music. Did we mention that it is FREE? If you are interested in stuff that you don’t have to pay for, head over to the Piano Lounge from 12pm- 1pm.  The band ECHOREV: Self-described as a “new breed of indie rock: electrified […]

Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center have been able to turn human stem cells into working lung and airway cells. This is the first time that this has ever been done. Some Pre Med kid must be crying with joy. (CUMC Newsroom) Here are some cool letters to the editor. What are they about? […]

BREAKING we just received the following anonymous tip: Sex in the stacks. Butler. Level 10. Red-headed girl. Moaning (in a slightly high-pitched voice). Happening now. And a follow-up: Hi, you aren’t going to believe this (or maybe you will… It’s finals season) but I was finishing up my paper in the Butler stacks and saw/heard a […]

A tipster who can now consider herself the poet laureate of Bwog’s soul just sent us a way too accurate description of Columbia student’s lives right now: Write a sentence. Eat some food. Write a sentence. Eat some food. Write a eat. Sentence of food. Eat a sentence. Write some food. Food. Food. Food. Never […]

In our ongoing attempt to be your best friend/gossip magazine, we bring you the latest installment in People Who Tip Bwog For Relationship Advice. Tonight, the ever-pesky problem that is “emotions.” Dear Bwog, Do you consider emotionally cheating a real thing? If you are in a relationship, and you have some kind of ongoing emotional […]

While you’ve been studying hard in Butler streaming Netflix and exploring this city’s myriad of cultural attractions vomiting in 1020’s bathroom, Father Time–in cahoots with PrezBo and the registrar–has been whittling away at the days remaining before finals. With Thanksgiving break so late this year, Bwog was truly surprised to hear talk of “only two […]

In the words of our venerable forefathers: join or die. Or not, whatever. If you do choose to attend the meeting tonight you will be lucky enough to pitch some stories for the first issue of the New Year. Content for the January 2014 issue is filling up fast, folks. So live up to your […]

Tonight, a new student-driven series called “Last Lectures” will be having its first Last Lecture–you know the concept, that super depressing book by Randy Pausch that your aunt made you read a few years ago. Tonight’s lecture will feature Professors Akeel Bilgrami (Philosophy), Michelle Smith (Political Science) and Gary Okihiro (Race and Ethnicity Studies) in […]

Perhaps you’ve spotted some already, but the Orgo Night posters are up around campus. (They’re on ceilings and windows and walls and obviously they all want you to attend Orgo Night.) And just so you don’t miss any, here they all are for you to enjoy.

Bwog loves the Columbia Culinary Society for many reasons, but actually mostly if in part for their many wonderful and often festive free food opportunities. Today, at 9 PM in the East Ramp Lounge, we will be having our annual holiday pie competition! Come on over to have a taste of some delicious sweet treats, vote for […]

Remember the secret of the tent? Looks like there are new signs for Barnard and SEAS, too. Columbia’s cool neon sign via Scarlett Tohme, CC’14.

Multiple tipsters have spotted a film crew on campus, complete with a fake Greek cart, costume racks, tech equipment, and lots of crew chairs. Supposedly they’re filming a TV show called “Black Box.” Let us know if you have any more info, especially about celebs, by sending tips to tips@bwog.com! Update (10:28AM): Tipster alerted Bwog […]

Columbia Nursing wants you to stay healthy this winter. (Newswise) While you’re working on your health, start preparing for next year’s state fair. There will still be plenty deep-fried everything on a stick for you, America. (Vice) Know your TV sitcom moms. Prepare yourself for that trivia night, obvs. (Rookie) And in other news: Columbia’s very own […]

It’s late. You’re tired. You’ve been sitting in Butler for hours and it feels like it’s never going to end–and you only just got back to campus. It’s not even reading week but it sure feels like it as you cram to catch up on the last semester. Sure, in merely three weeks this will all […]

In case you’ve been nestled in Butler for the past month, it’s cold outside. Because Bwog loves you and doesn’t want you to freeze, we asked resident Michigander and Senior Staff Writer Alexander Pines for some tips on staying warm. The Practical This is basic, but important: gloves, scarf, hat. I’m serious. You lose a […]