It was a bright cold day in April, and the…Print Center signs were making passive-aggressive threats about the future of John Jay patio dining?!  Apparently, students have been abusing “silver wear” privileges in the last few days, and this almost-firm directive asks that they kindly stop, lest they lose all they hold dear–namely, the privilege […]

It’s been a while since the last one, but we’ve finally collected ourselves enough to head back to office hours. Liz Naiden got up at 9am to visit the castle keep of medievalist and long-time CC professor Adam Kosto. Read on for the earnest, conscientious prof’s views on weird medieval people, Columbia undergrad culture (THAT’S […]

Spring is in the air, and that means…kind of lonely flower arrangements? Hey, anything to brighten up Pupin, we suppose. Photos by CCS.

It’s sort of like what Jean-Paul Sartre once said: “Being is. Being is in-itself. Being is what it is.”

Coffee and pastries lie deserted outside the Lerner Piano Lounge. Feast your eyes and your stomachs! ADDENDUM: Word on the street says POM (Pomegranate? Peace of Mind? Port of Melbourne?) is handing out samples of a new drink on College Walk. Check it out!

PrezBo bailed on his usual Freedom of Speech class, but worry not: plans are in the works for a “Global Free Press” substitute. (Spec) Will anti-Ivy sentiment influence Obama’s next Supreme Court nomination? Debate! (HuffPo) We might be stressed out, but the Daily Beast thinks we have a bit of fun, too–CU’s number 53 in […]

The last of the rising sophomores enter into despair. The room count has two columns. “Whiteboard” holds official numbers on the Housing whiteboard and “Bwog Count” will be our estimate based on exit polls. To watch our live updates on your mobile device, go to coveritlive.com/mobile and search for “Bwog”. To see the spreadsheet on […]

Despite clouds and chilly gusts, College Days’ penultimate event seems to be set to happen tonight, starting at 9 on Low Plaza. Consistent with the New York City theme of this years events, tonight’s festivities are supposed to be emblematic of “Broadway.” There will be a performance by CU Glee Club followed by a live broadcasting […]

Last night the University played host to yet another speculative overview of our recent financial woes – bringing Joseph Stiglitz, Gary Gensler, and Arthur Levitt into the spotlight once more. As the men mused about our reactions to financial crisis and what’s to come, Bwog’s Financial Regulation Bureau Chief Grant D’Avino was there reporting. Domestically […]

Why? We’re not quite sure… the security guard at the desk had no idea either. Update: our tipster appears to be right! See evidence after the jump

Yet another reason to love Hewitt — plus they actually have fresh grapefruit.

CCSC hopefuls have littered the Butler lawn and Low Plaza with Columbia-blue balloons telling us to VOTE NOW for CCSC elections. A gaggle of toddler-ruffians are having a blast tearing down the balloons that line the lawns and playing fun games with them. Overheard from one cableknit sweater-clad young gentleman: “ABRACADABRA! How did these balloons […]

Now that it’s a little cloudy and the sun is not enough to lure you back to your John Jay glory days, make the most of the remainder of Columbia’s Restaurant Week: Atomic Wings – 10% off the final bill Community Food & Juice – 10% off Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm-5pm and Saturday to Sunday 9-10am Covo […]

Bwog’s intrepid Student Government correspondents Caitlin Lynch and Mahrah Taufique report from last night’s proceedings, just before elections kicked off. SGA: The meeting focused on the issue of sororities: There is a possibility that Barnard girls won’t be allowed to participate in Greek recruitment during Spring 2011, because CC and SEAS have decided to fund only […]

It’s our very own Super Tuesday! Vote… For CCSC here. For ESC here. For SGA here.