Bwog was in attendance last night at the premiere of the 119th Varsity Show, “The Great Netscape.” We laughed, we cried. Then we retreated to the secret Bwog lair, discussed, and then laughed and cried some more. Alex Jones writes, with contributions from the whole staff.  If taken on its own terms, V119 was an […]

The final issue of The Blue and White will be on campus next week! While anxiously awaiting it’s arrival, we humbly offer you this excerpt to tide you over.  In her Senior Wisdom, Greta Gerwig, BC ’06, offered this piece of hard-learned advice: “I’m a douchebag if I say I go to Columbia.” Since graduating, the 2004 […]

When Bwog first heard the rumors, we didn’t believe they were true. How could they be!? We didn’t want to report something and end up being wrong. That would just be foolish. So we decided to be, like, real journalists and investigate the loud music and sounds of laughter pouring across Amsterdam. This is what […]

This Saturday, Columbia’s Youth for Debate club is holding a tournament for the students they’ve been working with throughout the school year.  Bwog caught up with YFD’s new president, Misha Solomon, to learn more. Bwog: What is Youth for Debate? Misha: Youth for Debate teaches public speaking and debate in underserved and underfunded New York […]

NYU Abu Dhabi students complain about their beach resort campus. Ahhh, what might have been! (New York Mag) New York families do crazy things for their kids’ education. (New York Times) The plight of the middle class put to music. (Buzzfeed) Seriously though, admission at the 9/11 Memorial. (Gothamist) Bwog’s first world problem… Getting white […]

Now that the sun’s out and summer’s right around the corner, we took to the streets area between Butler and John Jay to ask people how they’re feeling. We observed the following general sentiment:   Watch the video for greater insight on this bittersweet phenomenon. CollegeTalk – Spring Has Sprung from Bwog on Vimeo.

Although nobody seems to know what it’s called, that mysterious lawn in front of Kent is apparently the location for a new kind of romance: “Do you know how lucky you are to be with me? Do you know how far out of your league I am? Ivy-educated, multilingual, generous, kind, crazy, fun-loving kind of […]

Tonight in the Lerner Party Space there is an event hosted by Globemed and Amnesty International. Student dance groups will perform in front of an “open dance party,” followed by a rave and free grilled cheeses pizza from V&T. Performers include Raw Elementz, CU Bhangra, Venom Step Team, CU Voltage, Foggy Details, Mickey McDonald, and features DJ […]

While the Bwog staff clearly has their opinions on the P/D/F policy, it helps to have factual information from the man in charge of the proposal, Steven Castellano, CC’13, CCSC academic affairs rep and Student Wellness Project policy chair.  Alexandra Svokos sat down and heard him out. Why did you think to start this in […]

Today at noon is the last swim test of the year, meaning that if you are a senior and you have not taken it yet, you could end up like this guy. The line for the swim test on Wednesday was this long, so if you haven’t done it yet you should probably get your butt to wherever the […]

A new Google Glass app, Winky, allows you to take photos just by winking. (Tom’s Hardware) Popes hang out with “four consecrated women.” Apparently they will live next to each other in the Vatican, bumping into each other “on walks.” (USA Today) Facebook develops a feature called “Trusted Contacts,” which allows your friends to help you remember your […]

Tonight’s Senior Wisdom: Bob Vulfov, Nickelodeon fan and the second wise senior in a row to mention apples. Name, Hometown, School: Bob Vulfov, Moscow, Russia, Columbia College Claim to fame? One time, I ate a frozen apple in a bizarre, Russian art house film. You’ve probably heard of it. It’s called Белый Праздник. Another time, […]

Well, another year is drawing to a close, and though we may not notice with our finals goggles on, we’re actually kind of sad to be leaving you all for a few months – especially those of you who won’t be returning next fall. So, for old time’s sake, here are a few ways you […]

A huge congratulations to Joseph DelPreto, SEAS ’13 valedictorian, and Claire Duvallet, SEAS ’13 salutatorian! These two smarties deserve some recognition, so be sure to drop everything and applaud if you see either of them. They will be definitely not be embarrassed, we promise. You guys are huge winners via Shutterstock  

The Kingsmen, one of Columbia’s all male a capella groups, have been known to serenade unsuspecting ladies with their sweet, sweet music. On Monday, they continued their legacy when they helped a high-school student ask his girlfriend to prom. The result is a combination of cringe-worthy awkwardness and extreme cuteness. For all the singing and […]