This past weekend, Bwog’s crack team of bracketologists debuted the Bwog Coffee Showdown, with the goal of answering every Columbian’s foremost quandary: where is the best cup of coffee in Morningside? Sure, you can read about Linsanity on any sports page, but only Bwog’s Sports Desk can provide in-depth coverage of Columbia’s very own pursuit of the […]

Update, 12:36 am: Facilities just sent out an email to the effect that there will be no heat in Wien tomorrow from 9 am to 1 pm. Don’t worry though! There’s “no immediate threat.” Full email after the jump. Because there’s a chance you won’t be able to tomorrow, unless you prefer strutting across campus in […]

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but love endures. If either of these two ladies interests you, tell us at personals@bwog.com, and we’ll shell out $10 for your date.    Name, Year, School, Major: Dhriki Minaj, SEAS 2013, Biomedical Engineering Preference: engineer for doctor Hometown: Syosset, Long Island Your dream date in seven words or less: […]

In Where Art Thou? Bwog seeks out the great arts events taking place in and around campus this weekend, and writes it all up in one place for you! In the words of our Calc 3 TA, “be there or be an isosceles trapezoid.” If you would like your event featured, please drop us a line at […]

Love poems can pack a punch. As one girl exclaimed yesterday after receiving one from her boyfriend of two weeks, “I don’t know whether to be creeped out or marry him!” Whether Valentine’s Day had you creeped out, enamored or downright depressed, Quarto wants to hear about it. Tomorrow night, the literary magazine will host an Open […]

Last week, Jacob Andreas became the first Columbia student since 1963—and the second in our school’s history—to be offered the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. The prize allows graduating seniors the opportunity to pursue studies in the fields of science, math, and engineering at the University of Cambridge for one year, where Andreas is looking to obtain […]

After a hiatus both shorter and less devastating than that of Community, Dear Bwog is back. If you have any conundra Columbiana that you want us to take a smack at, email them in to tips@bwog.com. Dear Bwog, I just ran into my TA, stark naked, leaving the Dodge showers. I still had my towel on. […]

I lost my white, knit, slouchy hat, left under a chair in 323 Milbank. It’s my favorite hat, so please contact me at csd2114@barnard.edu if found! Much appreciated.

What happens when mediocre food takes a turn for the comforting? Cafeteria Chronicler Alison Herman reports on what Saint Valentine brought to John Jay Dining Hall only yesternight. Sad you missed out? Mark your GCal for next Tuesday, when John Jay will take a stab at gumbo in honor of Mardi Gras.  Uncreative couples on […]

Not sure what CUarts events to go to? Bwog’s beat in the TIC box tells you the best-sellers from last week, and what tickets you should buy for upcoming on- and off-campus events. Best-sellers last week:  First Friday: Gay it Loud, Gay it Proud AAA: cultureSHOCK: Evolution Athena Film Festival Mega Shabbat Mix and Mingle: […]

Update, 12:22 pm: The drought has ended! Water is back on, twenty-three minutes ahead of schedule. If you’ve spotted flocks of robed Columbians bee-lining for McBain, it may not be what you think it is. According to our resident Watters, there is “absolutely no water in Watt.” And Housing estimates that there won’t be until […]

Did you kick back with a favorite salty snack? At least you didn’t spend 2.7 billion on it.  (CNN) Did Valentine’s with your sweetie fall short of expectations? At least you’re not being charged with disorderly conduct to the second degree. (LA Times) Did you seek love in wildlife? At least—unlike Shakira—you probably had the sense not to pet […]

Bwog proudly presents that most desired bachelor of the past millennium. Interested parties, contact personals@bwog.com, and we’ll provide $10 for your hot date. And don’t worry if you don’t get the jokes — we didn’t read Confessions either. Name, Year, School, Major: Augustine a.k.a. Auggie, C ’87,  Ascetic Studies Preference: Lowly mortal seeking passionate divine love […]

Yesterday, Low Library played host to an impassioned, rollicking debate on our two most fight-provoking intellectually stimulating topics: Obama and the Middle East. International correspondent Brit Byrd ventured into the scene to report. Last night’s Obama Middle East Debate, hosted by Turath, the Arab Students Organization, certainly presented a variety of views and opinions, but audience […]

The only type of relationship that will always be adorable. For those of you who haven’t been here long enough to learn everything about your professors’ personal lives, we’ll repost a report on love in the academic world from a 2008 edition of the magazine.  You may have seen them walking together down Low steps, […]