Somebody call Nancy Reagan. NBC’s Brian Williams is talking about Adderall. Interviewed (and ready to scare you straight!) is our very Stephan Vincenzo/Perez (N.B. Stephan told the B&W years ago that “Vincenzo” is “as an homage to Al Capone’s brother.” But that probably doesn’t go well with his redemption narrative, so he’s back to “Perez.”) For the uninitiated, […]

Whether the news brings you excitement or regret, today marks the official mid-semester mark. However, that’s not all there is to the story. If we dig a little deeper, we can find a hidden message within this seemingly arbitrary academic calendar date… Today is 10/18/2012. 10 + 18 + 2012 = 2040. Today is the […]

A 21-year-old man was charged yesterday with conspiring to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His plans were severely hindered by the fact that his accomplice, who provided him with encouragement, guidance, and supposedly the materials needed for the attack, was an F.B.I. agent. (NY Times) According to researchers at the American […]

To get you out of the midterms slump and into the Halloween spirit, Bwog is scrounging around campus’s scariest spaces.  First up is the attic of Kent Hall.  Read on if you dare. Most people think the most dreaded place in Kent, home of a variety of inviting subjects—the creative writing department, EALAC, the East Asian […]

Monday night saw the anticipated coming-together of Columbia University under the roof of the Diana Center. As with most other things that happen under the hallowed roof of the Diana Center, Renée Kraiem was there. Monday’s University Unity Forum was hosted by the Junior Class Councils of Barnard, CC, and SEAS (GS lacks an equivalent […]

A helpful tipster informed us about an unusual addition to the menu of Dodge Café that’s been on-and-off for a few months. When an intrepid investigator inquired about them, they were mysteriously “sold out” for the day. Something just doesn’t seem right, but we’ll let you be the judge of that.

Tonight’s the night if you’re looking for fun, festivity, and free food. Up first is CCSC’s homecoming carnival at 5 pm, co-hosted by SGA, GSSC, and ESC. Remember those bouncy castles you played on last weekend when you were drunk when you were little? Low Plaza will have one, as well as cotton candy, popcorn, music, […]

More than a few tipsters informed us about this video of various Columbia sports teams getting pumped up for homecoming, and we think that it’s rockin’ and putting us in the fighting spirit. (Take note of the delightful twist in the elevator scene at 1:41.) The energetic dancing has only begun! Another video, created by Arvin […]

Bwog’s new Constable of Culture, Kyra Bloom, spreads the word on arts-related events in the area, whether for your hot date or an evening alone. If you’d like us to know about a certain happening for next week, email events@bwog.com. Ongoing A free pair of tickets to any show at The Living Room. It’s a race, […]

Live at Lerner really understands us. “You have like eighteen essays due in the next few weeks and about four midterms per class. It’s a rough part of the year to be a Columbia student,” organizers write. But they want us to drop our chewed-on pencils, remove our earbuds bursting with Pandora music, and come […]

So, the second political debate went down last night. Hofstra University, the location of the town-hall style showdown, apparently cut their losses and swapped debate for football three years ago with tangible successes. (NBC, NYTimes) Columbia’s football team may have an upcoming battle, but when it comes to endowment investment return, Columbia already fares well compared to […]

Last week, the Supreme Court began hearing the Fisher vs. University of Texas case.  This case, concerning affirmative action at the University of Texas, threatens to overturn the 2003 Grutter vs. Bollinger, that upheld the use of affirmative action in admissions at the University of Michigan Law School. Abigail Fisher, a white woman, brought her […]

SGA proudly boarded the elevator last night following the University Unity Forum and exited just like new to prepare for their weekly Rep Council meeting. Bwog’s elevator enthusiast and transfer extraordinaire Renée Kraiem reports from the Diana Café. This week’s Rep Council, though a little weary upon embarking on their second two-hour session, mustered the […]

Fellow Columbians, The editors of The Blue & White invite all of you to join us this evening in St. Paul’s Chapel from 8-9pm for our weekly meeting. We have much to discuss, from the production of our forthcoming October issue to pitches for next month. Especially if you may be interested in writing or illustrating […]

Vikram Pandit, Columbia diploma hoarder, resigned this morning as CEO of Citigroup, effective immediately.  Unlike other alums, Pandit has made appearances on campus, including at SIPA graduation and as one of the few non-political leaders at the World Leaders Forum.  Outside of the Morningside Heights bubble, he has truly made a name for himself.  Pandit […]