Today’s first senior wisdom is from Shosh L, former CU Dems president, who has some thoughts on civic duty and the 72nd Street Trader Joe’s. Name, School, Major, Hometown: SL ~The Barn~ @Sociology *NewYawkCity* Claim to fame: being dems president. being the person who thinks she’s too cool/old to live on campus (and so she […]

Here are a few things Gurnoor Tucker, star of WBAR and CU Dems, has learned through his time here at Columbia. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Gurnoor Tucker, Columbia College, History and Financial Economics, Edison NJ Claim to Fame: Bhangra, Sewa, Dems, Studying for the Midterms w/ Ben and Gurnoor (s/o WBAR), my dog Georgie, and submitting […]

There are some things that you just can’t learn inside the classroom. Senior Justice Betty has a couple of things that you can learn before your brain turns to mush over the summer. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Justice Betty, GS (Dual BA with Sciences Po), Political Science, Toronto Claim to fame: I forgot to look […]

Today’s first senior wisdom is from Ben Hord, toilet seat maestro, who spent a lot of time on the Pupin roof and lowered a lot of curves. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Ben Hord, CC, Astrophysics/History, Dobbs Ferry, NY Claim to fame: Almost crushing someone with a radio telescope falling from Pupin roof, the Starbites podcast, former […]

Looking for some wise words to get you through your day of studying? Charles Harper has some reassuring tips to get you through the rest of your time at CU.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: Charles Harper; SEAS; Environmental Engineering; Dallas, Texas! Claim to fame: I’ve probably harassed you about the planet, either through EcoReps, ESC, or the […]

Feeling knocked down by finals? Nicki Felmus knows just what to say to get you back up and running in no time. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Nicki Felmus, CC, American Studies and Education, Richmond, Virginia Claim to fame: NSOP lady, president of Roosevelt, CCSC class rep, spams you to buy challah, I didn’t pee for 30 hours […]

Done learning for this year? Think again: hear about what Ben Gersten has to say about his unique Columbia experience.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: Ben Gersten, GS/JTS, Neuroscience & Linguistics (CU) / Bible (JTS), Roseland, NJ Claim to fame: As a TA for Science of Psych, during a guest lecture about the auditory aspects of […]

Need some guidance after a long last day of classes? Senior Andres Aguyao has some advice to get you through this semester and the rest of your time at Columbia.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: Andres Aguayo; SEAS; Computer Science; Dallas, TX Claim to fame: Better known as “That Guy On Campus That Looks Like Lin-Manuel Miranda.” […]

We at Bwog decided to show our diplomatic side for the day by inviting the former Editor in Chief of Spectator, Catie Edmondson, to come give us wisdom! We’re all ears, Catie! Name, School, Major, Hometown: Catie Edmondson, Barnard, English, Appleton, Wisconsin. Claim to fame: Editor in Chief of Spectator Where are you going? Diving headfirst […]

PHE leader. Comedian. And so much more. We’re kicking off today’s Senior Wisdoms with self-proclaimed Beat master Julien Reiman. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Julien Saint Reiman, Columbia College, History, Atlanta, GA Claim to fame: Hosted a Spiritual Cleansing of Butler Library, a recreation of the 1967 Central Park Be-In, a Beat Generation Tour of Columbia, an Ice […]

Our last senior wisdom of the day is from Henrietta Steventon, Latenite extraordinaire. Read on for advice about theater, British accents, stress, and more. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Henrietta Steventon, Columbia College, English Major, Hometown: Oxford, England/ Urenui, New Zealand Claim to fame: Playing a drunk old woman in every student theatre production/ kissing Lil […]

It’s almost time for finals, which means it’s time for more Senior Wisdoms! Learn about Julia Lubey’s time at Barnard below.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: Julia Lubey, Barnard, unfortunately Economics, Utica NY! Claim to fame: that person on Barnard’s campus that’s always sitting down, mostly in LeFrak. also WBAR. Where are you going? Making plans, […]

Needing inspiration to get through studying for finals? Here’s a fresh perspective on the Columbia experience from John Avendano.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: John Avendano, Columbia College, Psychology, Colts Neck, New Jersey Claim to fame: Proud member of the Carman 10 and Carlton Arms 9C families. Deantini once challenged me (amongst others) to a snowball fight […]

Can’t get enough of Bwog’s Senior Wisdoms? Good news: we’re just getting started. Here with his tips to best enjoy your Columbia experience is our next senior, Alex Swanson.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: Alex Swanson—or Alexan der Swanson according to Columbia, CC’ 18, Classics, London Claim to fame: I dispense terrible advice and incompetently-run organizations when the […]

Bwog is kicking off our Senior Wisdoms with Barnard’s very own Ali Fraerman! She may not have known that she would be graduating, but she does have some pretty good advice to give.  Name, School, Major, Hometown: Ali, Barnard, Human Rights and Political Science, Chicago suburbs Claim to fame: Graduating a year early by surprise, […]