Last night Altschul Auditorium seemed somewhat empty, with just minutes left before the event was scheduled to start. No more than half of the auditorium seats were filled; a major surprise considering the large space and huge name that would soon be speaking. Those who were there, however, were treated to an earth-shaking oratory experience […]

Bwog’s favorite part of Homecoming, free stuff, continues today. Swing by Low Plaza from 5-7 for finger painting, hot cocoa, cupcakes, mini donuts, cookies, and, if you’re wearing Columbia blue, items from the student athletics advisory committee!  Five-finger painting via Shutterstock

Bwog has just received word from the heads of the Students Support Barnard Workers group that UAW Local 2110, which has been struggling and fighting back over major cuts in basic benefits, has reached a tentative agreement with Barnard.  The students were contacted by the president of UAW Local 2110.  To comment, the Local office […]

The Barnard Theatre Department’s production of Eurydice, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by David Paul, opens today. Details about showtimes and ticket prices are available here. Bwog’s Executive Drama Devotee, Kyra Bloom, attended a preview. Some of the most highly regarded art of today is still based on ideas born in Greek mythology.  “Orpheus […]

Bwog just received the distressing news that seven girls are locked in the third floor bathroom at Lerner. We can only hope that they make it out safe and sound as we anxiously await an update. Update: Our tipster reports: “After 45 stressful minutes, the Lerner bathroom girls were freed, thanks to four public safety […]

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 […]