Are you going to be studying electrical, chemical, industrial engineering? Or maybe applied math or physics? Well, if you’re a member of the SEAS class of 2015, you better make up your mind, because major declaration starts today. From October 16-19, members of the SEAS class of 2015 have to declare what major they will […]

The ESC meets every week. Notorious newsperson Aria Sharma writes about it for us every week.  Tonight’s ESC meeting was fast-paced with updates rolling nonstop. The Dean Search Town Hall was on Monday at 4pm. Twenty-five students showed up, out of which 23 were undergraduate students. ESC welcomed a new web master, Robert Ying (SEAS […]

As of today, Millie’s been dancing for 123 years, and she wants you to help her celebrate with free BBQ on Lehman Lawn today from 11:30-1:30. Organized by McAC and sponsored by SGA, Orientation and Activities, and Residential Life, Barnard’s birthday features free (kosher, or non-kosher) BBQ, pins, and bracelets, and not-so-free t-shirts for $10. […]

Columbia alumnus Alvin Roth (SEAS ’71) is one of the two winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics along with Lloyd S. Shapley. They won the award for their work in matching theory, which supposedly enables better college admissions and better organ donation systems. Congratulations! (Washington Post) A new study says that pot is […]

A few days ago, the NYTimes ran a profile of Glenn Hubbard, B-school president and “Romney’s go-to economist.” The piece included this nugget—that PrezBo tried and failed to give Hubbard the boot:  It’s been a well-kept secret, but faculty members say that in 2008, the president of Columbia, Lee C. Bollinger, wanted to bounce Mr. […]

Despite the relatively large number of agenda items, last night’s CCSC meeting was a bit like running on a treadmill: a lot of exerted effort, but little net accomplishment. Updates: Not much by way of Class Councils, though 2016 is off to a rather impressive start, tackling an SGO revamp, planning a DJ-battle-type party, and […]

You’re not the only one that craves the delicious goodness that is a Hamdel sandwich.

So there’s a pool in the basement of Barnard Hall (it’s okay, Bwog had no idea either), and its time is running out. Spec reported last spring that the pool is slated to be shut down at the end of this academic year, and, despite some pretty fervent adversaries, the plan seems to be running […]

Bwog gets mad rustled by Internet-based competitions with other elite schools. Judging by the deluge of tips we received, Dropbox announced today the “Great Space Race!” which pits universities against each other to see who wins a treasure trove of gigabytes in the sky. Just by signing up, you get 3 GB free, and if […]

Homecoming is upon us! Show your school spirit (hah) and get thee to Low Plaza between 5:00 and 7:00 tonight for FREE KORONETS PIZZA and performances from the dance team and the marching band! Come celebrate and get delicious pizza grease all over your face!  Delicious free food via Wikimedia Commons

In anticipation of the six month anniversary of Obamanard and tonight’s University Unity Forum, Bwog thought you all might appreciate more clarity on the ever enigmatic relationship between Columbia and Barnard. Since the idea of tonight’s forum is to provide a space for students’ perspectives, Bwog went straight to the endlessly economic Debora Spar, President […]

In keeping with Bwog’s benevolent and altruistic nature, we would like to encourage you to stay healthy and help others stay healthy as well. Get your free flu shot and do your part in staying alive focused during midterms.  Shots will be administered in various locations throughout campus for the next few weeks, see here […]

Walk into Katie Wolf’s and Sasha DiGiulian’s Wallach double, and you might ask why exactly their room is even being “hopped.”  It’s pretty college typical: brightly colored sheets, desk lamps, some artwork, and (only a little) mess.  Upon closer inspection, though, it’s clear the two aren’t the room’s only inhabitants. Along with Sasha and Katie, […]

Drop everything and pick up a chocolate bar! Columbia’s Dr. Messerli releases the most important advancement in medical history—one that allows us to eat chocolatey treats! Because hey, all the Nobel Prize winners are doing it. (Examiner) Our very own Nicholas Lemann (well, not ours anymore) asserts that journalism is doing just fine, thank you. (Daily […]

This week’s sports contests featured a number of nail-biters, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. In Field Hockey, senior sensation Gabby Kozlowski scored a breakaway goal in double overtime to beat Penn and put her one goal away from the all-time career goal record. Unfortunately, not all these close […]