We’ve all said things we wish we could take back after one too many drinks. Some of us, though, take it to a whole new level. We dunno sweetheart — maybe you should start looking for another fish in the sea? So he doesn’t remember breaking up with you? Like he was just super drunk? […]

Have no fear, world! Dennis Rodman (yes — THAT Dennis Rodman) is apparently the United States’ newest diplomat! Apparently Kim Jong-un really enjoys basketball…who knew? (NY Times) New Zealand is full of terrifying things. (Guardian) Yes, OBVIOUSLY William is the better prince, but Harry deserves some serious props for managing to appear on camera fully […]

Although you may know FeelGood CU as those people who made grilled cheese outside of JJ’s place, there’s so much more to them — they now deliver grilled cheese! But real talk: the Columbia chapter of FeelGood is the second oldest chapter in the country of the organization, which raises money for The Hunger Project through […]

Shelf Lives, from drawing diva Angel Jiang, explores the deeper facets of a person’s personality in a way that Harry Potter sorting quizzes never really could. These are real Columbians, so yes, someone around you has a whole shelf of Chuck Palahniuk. Send a picture of your shelf, your friend’s collection of vintage magazines, or your […]

Amnesty International is having a general body meeting at 9 pm tonight in Earl Hall with free food. What type, we don’t know, but mystery makes life more exciting. Just don’t subject your body to JJ’s again. It begs you.     The great food detective via Shutterstock  

Everybody has questions, and Bwog has your answers. In this edition of AskBwog, an intrepid explorer reports on a café that you’re probably either very familiar with or have never heard of before. Read of the delights below. Dear Bwog, Every time I walk down to Riverside Park for my morning run I see the […]

A cell phone was found today (2/27/13) in Schermerhorn 501. I brought it to public safety in Low Library.

Registration filled up in minutes after Columbia announced its latest World Leaders Forum event, a distinguished panel charged with discussing the future of Europe after the ongoing crisis. Audacious alliterator Artur Renault wrote a report: In my short time at Columbia so far, no list of speakers for a World Leaders Forum event held as […]

Stuck in the doldrums? Dreary days can do that to you, but music, dance, and art are sure to have you grinning. Giggling guide Kyra Bloom, also Bwog’s Arts Editor, compiled this list of arts-related events to cheer you up in no time. Submit arts events you know of to events@bwog.com. On Campus: The MaMa Project, […]

As students of Columbia University,  the admissions office selected us for our passion, our talents, our intellect, and our literacy. A tipster overheard the same conclusion being made outside of Butler. “Do you know how hard college would be if you couldn’t read? I know that sounds obvious, but just think about it. A teacher […]

A study in JAMA challenges the notion that breast cancer occurs predominantly in older women. (NY Times) Beer drinkers have high standards, so they sue when Anheuser-Busch waters its brew down. Just grab another? (Marketwatch) Fans of the pope tested the capacity of St. Peter’s Square for his final general audience address. (LA Times) Just […]

I lost an Endocrinology textbook somewhere on campus. Maybe in Milbank. Please email ejq2103@columbia.edu if you have seen it!

Bwog just received an awful tip on this once-innocent Tuesday evening: a resident of John Jay has had their pet fish stolen. The abducted animal is a dark red beta fish who goes by the name of Fishy. Tipster Chelsea G, who lives on John Jay 6, appealed to Bwog for help in finding her […]

We continue to respect our heritage/amorous affair with our mother-magazine, The Blue and White by posting each issue of the magazine online. The latest issue, available this week around campus, is sure to delight: the Sisyphean struggle of pulling off Bacchanal; a conversation with The New Republic’s Leon Wieseltier; and a look at what Columbia’s need-aware policy means for international applicants. In this feature, senior […]

After a night of interminable logging back into New Courseworks, Bwog started to wonder how it all started. We interviewed the Columbia Center for New Media and Teaching and Learning’s Dan Beeby to learn the what, how and why of New Courseworks.  Bwog: What does New Courseworks have that Old Courseworks didn’t? Why did you […]