What does it mean to study at a university built on histories we rarely acknowledge? That question lingered in the room last Wednesday as students and community members gathered to hear Chris Rabb speak on Columbia, slavery, and the long, unfinished work of repair.

Columbia University says it “embraces generative AI tools” in its official AI policy, as the University quietly rolls out enterprise‑grade AI platforms, from CHAT to Claude for Education. Meanwhile, students and faculty rarely see the contracts or procurement decisions behind these integrations. AI at Columbia is moving into vital online infrastructure, degrees, and administrative workflows, […]

Yale’s faculty committee admits schools like ours fueled public distrust in higher ed through endless tuition hikes, free speech fumbles, and more. Amid Columbia’s scandals, is this the self-reflection we need?

Welcome back to Columbia and to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. We have a bounty of wonderful STEM events this week. Get out to destress from finals and learn something new. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Only 1 Nuss double left…. McBain it is…

For many Columbia students and faculty, the Board of Trustees feels like a group that makes the biggest decisions about campus without often being seen. That disconnect has become harder to ignore amid leadership turnover, discipline controversies, and growing frustration over who actually runs the university.

Welcome back to Columbia and to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. Get outside! Its so lovely. This week promises some woke and fascinating events. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

A new Columbia Residential Life initiative known as the “sociogram” was paused this week after quickly becoming the subject of surveillance concerns, Sidechat posts, and growing confusion among both students and RAs. Introduced as a pilot program in early April by ResLife’s Wellness and Inclusion Committee, the sociogram was intended to map relationships and connections […]

You’re living in a double. But nothing to fear…

Welcome back to Columbia and to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. Get outside! Its so lovely. This week promises some woke and fascinating events. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Nothing to fret! Unless you’re a sophomore…(jk)

On understanding the seemingly universal love-hate relationship with Columbia.

Singles and larger suites are getting scarcer, but many great options are still left!

Hello and welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. There are some super lovely and woke events this week, check them out! As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

The dorm for those with finer sensibilities…