Sean Zimmermann gives you the scoop from last night’s ESC meeting. Dean Peña-Mora spoke to the council last night in search of student feedback. He first clarified that the Engineering Library in Mudd is not closing. The new Northwest Corner Building library does not have many books (it’s a “library for the 21st century”), but […]

Steve Jobs instructed the next CEO of Apple to not think “What would Steve Do?” We’re thinking it’s a great time to switch back to PCs. (Bloomberg) People are coming up with stranger and stranger reactions to OWS. MTV has decided to air “True Life: I’m Occuyping Wall Street,” while over on Long Island a […]

If that sorta appeals to you, stop by the crypt of St. Paul’s Chapel at 9 pm tonight. There will be pitches and assignments for the new issue, and, as always, lots of free self-importance, satire, and food. It’s never too late to start with us, be ye frightened first-years, slumping sophomores, jowled juniors, or […]

Student leaders and the Office of Student Affairs have coordinated an event this evening to bring the community together to reflect on, and openly discuss, reactions to the death of Tina Bu. Tonight from 7:30-9pm in Earl Hall, you will find representatives from Columbia Psychological Services, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, ResLife, Student Development and […]

The new issue of The Blue and White will be out in print on campus very soon. Until that glorious day arrives, tide yourself over with a preview of the juicy gossip that awaits you.  Guy walks into class maybe 5 minutes before it starts. Maybe half the people are there, and it’s over at Barnard, so […]

Though we’ve already somewhat slyly commented on President Obama’s recent withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, we’ve decided that the event deserves a more thorough discussion. The U.S. has maintained a presence in Iraq since 2003, a.k.a. when most current undergrads were still in elementary and middle school. This war has dominated America’s foreign attention […]

Says “Microsoft” on the side. Last seen on the 3rd floor of Butler. Please contact dh2458@columbia.edu if found.

Today is Food Day (yeah, we were counting down on our calendars too) and this means there’s a plethora of goodness waiting for you! Stop by John Jay Lounge for an an assortment of foods: kale cheese chips, some cheese platter with a little bird (they’re everywhere) crafted from apple slices, and various other healthy […]

Bucket List represents the unbelievable intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. Our recommendations for this week are below and the full list is after the jump. Recommended “An American Foreign Policy Success Story: the Dayton Accords, […]

In the midst of the campus-wide smoking ban debate, it would appear that Columbians are taking matters into their own hands. The following pun-ny sign and vessel were spotted by a tipster outside grad student haunt Haakon’s Hall, on Amsterdam:

Today’s Bwoglines challenge the things you love most: Cartoons: Pinocchio should be punished, Spongebob will destroy our children (Slate, Atlantic) Cigarettes: The future of smoking is e-cigarettes. (NYMag) Sex: Has been displaced by Facebook. (Gizmodo) World History: It’s whatever. (New Yorker) Take-Out: It’s evil! (Gothamist) Emoticons: Sometimes they look like vaginas. (NYT) Google: Is actually taking over the world. (WSJ) There’s one exception! Beavis and Butthead […]

Black Ray-Ban eyeglasses and an alligator eye glass case. Possibly lost in Mathematics or Dodge. Please contact acj2122@columbia.edu immediately if found!

Tian Bu, a junior in Columbia College, passed away this weekend. After her family and friends were notified, Dean Shollenberger informed students of her death in an email. He writes: “With the death of Tian, also known as Tina by friends on campus, we grieve the loss of a caring and valued member of our […]

Saving Kyoto by Chichilnisky, Brown Hard-Cover Book. Possibly left in Kent 522 Sunday afternoon, 10/23/11. Reward: Pinkberry treat. Contact: jjh2168@columbia.edu

RoomHop returns, delving into the depths of Columbia Housing for creative uses of the drab rooms we’ve been provided. Room and Lighting Enthusiast Meriam Raouf reports. A flickering light fixture known as the “orb of doom” illuminates nearly every dreary dorm. This fixture emanates a gray light, causing vitamin D deficiency and widespread slumping in sophomores. […]