The immediate and chaotic reaction to Obama’s decision to speak at Barnard’s Class Day may have died down over the past week and a half, but in an email sent to Barnard students this afternoon, DSpar reflects on its impetus: Thankfully, these attacks have now subsided, diluted by both the natural forces of attention entropy and […]

And unlike the weird clown photo you’ll see to the right, it’ll actually make you laugh! The National College Comedy Competition (sponsored, bizarrely, by Wendy’s) is on the hunt for the funniest college kid in America, and they’re making a stop here in good ‘ole New York. Columbia’s NCCC Comedy team faces up against NYU tonight […]

Exotic traveller Renée Kraiem returns to report on Monday’s SGA meeting. So here’s the good news: last night SGA welcomed distinguished guest DSpar, and a hearty crowd present to catch a glimpse of Barnard’s very own First Lady. Answering to a chorus of first-years lamenting “DSpar’s so far away!” from one end of the Diana Café, […]

New York was a state with 29 Congressional districts, which brought peace and prosperity to its citizens. On Monday, the 22nd and 9th were obliterated. It was all part of redistricting, a process that redraws the borders of Congressional districts every 10 years based on population changes and politics. Since New York lost population from […]

Sean Zimmermann reports from last night’s ESC meeting. The council has begun uploading agendas and council member attendance records to the ESC website. VP Communications Jim Huang explained that this will enable students to keep up with the council’s plans and allow students to check that their representatives are not slacking off. The council announced […]

As they tend to do, Housing posted lottery numbers a wee bit before the expected date. To discover your housing fate, follow these steps! Go to the StarRez Portal Log in with your uni Click on the Applications link on the upper left Quiver with anticipation Select the Academic Year 12-13 application Feel the sweat […]

A hungry tipster has just sighted a Luke’s Lobster truck marinating on 117th and Amsterdam, presumably with fresh and delicious seafood rolls at the ready. Celebrate the first day of spring by pretending you’re already summering on the coast! If you’re craving a more spicy spring fling, Taiwanese Lunch Box is allegedly lurking across the […]

An opportunity to find eternal fame and glory: open for the main act of this year’s spring concert. You could meet somebody famous, which would make you more famous, which is, like, the most important thing a person can be. As they did last year, Bacchanal is looking for a student group to open for Baccha90s. Try out! […]

Some others support Jeffrey Sach’s bid for World domination Bank presidency. (Daily Beast) Perenially abused New Jersey is surprisingly not as evil as you think. (Gothamist) Revelations that disappoint: Rick Santorum’s potential Secret Service name. (NY Mag) In even more disappointing news: another reason never to pay for a taxi. (DNA Info) Numerous upsets have made […]

Be on the lookout for the February issue of The Blue & White, on campus now! Bwog will again honor our heritage/amorous affair with our mother magazine by posting features from the upcoming issue. Such treats include a visit to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, an investigation into Columbia’s animal testing practices, and a discussion on, well, […]

This week, our Erlenmeyer Expert, Zach Kagan gives Bwog the scoop on water flotation to staph infections and most importantly why it’s really geting so hot in here.  While you were sleeping all day last week, Columbia scientists were taking measurements—big measurements. Researchers at Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory assisted in NASA’s Operation Icebridge Arctic (a […]

The “It Gets Better” project was started by Dan Savage, The Stranger‘s Sex Columnist, and is addressed to teenagers of the LGBTQ community who experience bullying in schools and thoughts of suicide. Last year, Hudson Taylor, the assistant coach of Columbia’s Wrestling Team, recorded an “It Gets Better” video of his own for young athletes across […]

In case the sandals and sundresses were not indication enough that Columbians are ready for spring summer, these tap dancers accompanied by a jazz saxophonist in front of Low made it clear. The question remains, where is Robin Williams?

Dear Friends, Just because the sun has set, the fun doesn’t have to end. We know you’re all just aching to spend some time with the witty staff of The Blue and White at 9 pm in St. Paul’s Chapel. There will of course be tons of delicious treats and talk about the next issue. […]

I left a small, unopened cardboard box in 417 IAB today after Foner. It is addressed to 2866 Lerner, and contains a phone, and it rattles when you shake it. Reward. Contact cds2148@columbia.edu.