In a bout of Core-inspired rhetoric perhaps informed by his CC days, President Obama accused Mitt Romney of “thinly veiled social Darwinism” yesterday. (The Guardian) Meanwhile, Rick Santorum continues to struggle for existence. (NYT) In a world with limited resources, it seems that the Canadian penny just won’t cut it. (ABC) You gotta be smart to survive. […]

Existence moves through the 4th dimension; C2H5OH through arteries and veins. These two phenomena coincide with regularity on the weekend, but rarely are there observers interested—and sober—enough to take note. Compelled by the urge to be a little more “quanty,” Bwog’s award winning team of (social) scientists decided to conduct field work at a nearby […]

Last Thursday Zach Kagan, master of the arts of ventriloquy, ventured down to Prentis Hall to review a very unusual and politically themed puppet show. Here’s what he took away from the experience. Great Small Works presents “Toy Theatre of Terror as Usual Episode 13: Whistles and Leaks.” It’s a hell of a title. Of course, the particular get-together that […]

Remember when we told you about Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s earlier today? Sounds like you listened to us. Below is eternal proof that it really is summer, at least in the slightly delusional hearts of dairy enthusiasts. We can’t help but be reminded that no matter when ice cream calls we will […]

The guinea pigs for Columbia’s pilot program of Alternative Spring Break: Performing Arts explored a small sampling of what non-profit New York theatre has to offer. One such guinea pig, Alex Katz, shares a conversation between himself and a fellow “traveler” about the utility of the program. While most of Columbia fled the city for […]

Barnard College Radio WBAR has just announced the lineup for WBAR-B-Q XIX, the 19th incarnation of its annual concert and outdoor barbecue. The festival boasts “an all-day, all-free concert featuring 2 stages, 9 acts, 8 hours of music, BBQ & food.” From 2 to 10 pm on Saturday April 28th, you can expect lots of free food, games, […]

Sean Zimmermann reports from last night’s ESC meeting. ESC representatives explained that there was a glitch in the CCSC election website that allowed students to vote for any class council, instead of limiting them to voting only on their own year’s candidates. ESC says that the bug did not affect ESC elections, and they suspect […]

New changes to campus today may have put some student’s lives on the line, or at least put them in the situation of this famously unfortunate woman. In preparations for either graduation or Bacchanal—or just as a more physical attempt at keeping the kids in line—the poles have come up. Be careful texting on your […]

If you need something to settle your stomach after free Ben & Jerry’s cones and the pounds of candy you anxiously consumed at housing, the Chabad Student Network is passing out hand-made Shmurah Matza on College Walk for FREE in celebration of Passover. Chabad will also be hosting free Passover Seders this coming Friday and Saturday […]

Location: 548 W. 113th , next to Symposium Restaurant (544 W. 113). This brownstone was made available as a housing option for the first time last year, and has been spectacularly successful. Nearby dorms: Across the street from Watt, down the street from McBain. Stores and restaurants: Near a Chase ATM, Deluxe, Milano Market, Campo, […]

Join the Barnard College Senior Class Council for FREE SMOOTHIES (all-caps theirs) in the Anna Quindlen room–which is apparently right next to Liz’s Place–until 2 pm! It’s as simple as that. Obnoxiously large picture via Wikimedia Commons

Perhaps inspired by SWP’s Random Acts of Kindness week, Ben & Jerry’s wants to make your day happier as well. Brave the bend in Broadway to hit the 104th street ice cream location for Free Cone Day! It’s a great and almost guilt-free way to sweeten a particularly sour housing appointment time. If you’re still […]

Moving forward in their Random Acts of Kindness Week, Student Wellness Project is making your daily sojourn into Butler a little brighter and fuller of joy with the most charming combination of snacks around. From 11 am to 3 pm, free cookies, apples, and lemonade will be outside the library offering sustenance and love. Relive […]

Welcome back! Suite selection is in full swing, and the pressure is beginning to build for the senior groups waiting to pick. Many of the high-demand suites have vanished, and don’t expect the rest to stick around for much longer. There is hope, however, as senior regroup will take place today and attempt to provide […]

Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, Columbia researchers discover that as many as 10% of autistic children can “grow out” of the disorder. (CBS News) Say goodbye to your old, familiar, smells-slightly-like-death cab for the taxi of tomorrow (apparently, Nissan is the symbol of progress). (New York Times) If you think you’re the first […]