Public Safety is blocking off access to the Barnard Hall annex, and NYPD detectives are inside the building. Bwog understands that the building is full of dance studios and classroom space. Barnard’s Director of Media Relations, Sun Min, told Bwog that she cannot comment on the ongoing investigation. We’ll update as the story develops.

A lot has happened in the two weeks since Bwog broke the story of abortions no longer being covered for many Columbia students. Spec wrote an article, then an editorial, Jezebel posted about the issue, and the Dems launched a major publicity campaign—complete with high-profile endorsements from people like Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (who represents the […]

Double Exposure, Columbia’s undergraduate film journal, has made this amazing montage from movies shot at Columbia as a part of a contest they’re running: The rules of the contest, from Double Exposure’s blog: “Whoever can name the most films that appear in the video without listing any that don’t appear (so no, you can’t just […]

For the woefully ignorant, that would be the 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone. As our tipster said, “forget the World Leaders Forum.” Bwog told the Congress to “Rock on!” but was met with a stony silence.  

Even if you’ve already voted via absentee ballot, you still need to keep up with all the Presidential Debate drama if you want to be in the know. “Horses and bayonets” is already the new “binders full of women.” (MSNBC) It seems like new Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer could turn the failing tech giant around. […]

NYULocal recently paid a visit to the hallowed halls of our very own Butler Library.  While the glass-planed Toni Stabile Student Center contains the grad student “social hub” Brad’s, NYU has its own Brad’s on the corner of Waverley and Mercer—a staple for Tisch students due to its proximity to their main academic building.  In […]

ABC has just voted to join SGB in not complying with Barnard Student Life’s new Posting Policy.  This is a big step as ABC represents over 150 student groups.  In their statement (below) they announce that ABC will take full responsibility for any “sanctions” given to ABC groups who do not obtain approval before flyering.  The […]

In lieu of the usual CCSC meeting, members of the Council and student body gathered to discuss the Educational Policy and Planning Committee’s review of Frontiers of Science. Bwog’s council correspondent, Maren Killackey, reports. For Sunday’s Frontiers of Science Town Hall, administration procured a bevy of well-spoken individuals who voiced a variety criticisms regarding what […]

Spotted by a tipster last night in Butler. Looks like we’re not the only ones who should be worried about exams…

Update: SGA released the following statement in response to SGB’s announcement: The Executive Board of the Student Government Association of Barnard college respectfully acknowledges the decision of the Executive board of the Student Governing Board’s to move for noncompliance of the College’s new Posting Policy. As the elected representatives for the Barnard student body, and […]

Do you lie awake at night with questions swirling through your head? Have you ever had the urge to discuss them with the Dean of Columbia College? Well now you can! Whether you have questions, comments, or just want to chat, Dean Valentini is holding office hours today from 3:45 to 4:45 in 208 Hamilton […]

Bwog’s resident carbon confidant, Zach Kagan, brings us sordid tales of sustainability, statistics, and snacks. This midterm season, an incalculable number of sodas and assorted caffeinated beverages will be drunk. Scores of candy bar pick-me-ups will be scoffed. Bag after bag of vending machine purchased chips will be opened and consumed. Exams and snacking go hand and hand this time […]

Put away your binders, kids—tonight is the final presidential debate between Obama and Romney. (The Washington Post) Although we love our city, the bright lights sometimes make us forget about those things called “stars.” Remember those? For those of you who love looking up, last night the universe had something even better in store. (Wall […]

“If you’re going to keep staring at me, I might as well introduce myself.” — Hillary Rodham to Bill Clinton in Yale Law library sometime during the early 70’s.  People are knowingly on display in the library, but not everyone is as accommodatingly forward as the former First Lady. If you’re like Bwog, attempting any form […]

It was a heartbreaking Homecoming weekend for the Lions as team after team fell to Dartmouth by the slimmest of margins, often watching leads disappear. For those 11,127  fans that survived their pre-games and made it into Wein Stadium (not just to the tailgate), probably covered in beer and runny face paint, it was a […]