Happening in the world: Poachers killed a beloved 4-year-old male white rhino, Vince, who was kept in the Thoiry Zoological Park in France. There is a very high demand for rhino horns especially in southeast Asia and China, where they are considered status symbols, an aphrodisiac, and a miracle drug. (Chicago Tribune) Happening in NYC: […]

Well, folks, here it is, the much-anticipated announcement for the winner of the Name A Dining Hall Contest! A round of applause for the winning name, “VaJJ”!  Whoever submitted this moniker for the John-JJ’s hybrid dining hall can come to our meeting this Sunday at 7pm in Lerner 505 to claim the prize, a swipe […]

Youngweon Lee, Daily Editor and self-described “Carman hall coffee fairy” brought her coffee machine to Butler 209 last weekend. Here’s what happened. We’ve all been there. We all knows what it feels like to know damn well at midnight that you’re not leaving Butler until 9am. You’re feeling kind of fresh now, out of desperation […]

Happening in the world: Lee Jae-Yong, the de facto leader of the Samsung conglomerate, one of the largest corporations in the world, was indicted of bribery and embezzlement charges. This is part of the whirlwind of a political drama that has swept the country for the past year or so, and part of an effort […]

Happening in the world: Trump condemned anti-semitism during a visit to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, noting the need to combat hatred “in all of its very ugly forms.” This was one day after 11 bomb threats were made to various Jewish community centers around the country and a Jewish cemetery in […]

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this post do not reflect Bwog’s official views on Valentine’s Day. These opinions belong solely to Daily Editor Youngweon Lee. You saw the title. I hate Valentine’s Day. I hate the gaudy red and pink color scheme that’s all up in your face as a constant reminder that it is […]

Happening in the world: Kim Jong Un’s half brother, Kim Jong Nam, has been poisoned, according to South Korean intelligence officials. While waiting for a flight to Macau in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kim suddenly became ill and died on Monday. South Korea’s Ministry of Unification said they’re working with Malaysian authorities to obtain […]

There will be a Holocaust remembrance event at the Italian Academy (1161 Amsterdam Avenue, just south of 118th St.) today from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is an annual event hosted by the Italian Academy exploring discrimination and crimes against humanity. Doors will open at 5 pm, and available seats will be released at […]

The confused international student is back! Daily Editor Youngweon Lee explains the fraternity rush process as seen by her, a clueless foreigner.  This process is a lot longer than the sorority rush process, because it feels like people are rushing or pledging for months every semester. You get to choose which fraternity you rush, and you can rush multiple […]

Happening in the world: Republican senators voted on Tuesday to formally silence Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on the senate floor until Senator Jeff Sessions’ (R-AL) nomination for Trump’s cabinet is complete. Democrat senators have been trying to delay confirmations of nominees for Trump’s cabinet, making this process the most dragged out one in US history. (The […]

Disclaimer: the author knows nothing about biology or genetics. She is just concerned about the lack of bananas in the Columbia dining halls. Has anyone else noticed the recent lack of bananas in the dining hall? For me, personally, the realization came when I got the flu last Sunday and I felt like I really […]

Happening in the world: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will be the first member of Trump’s cabinet to represent the administration abroad as he travels to Asia this week. He will travel to South Korea and China, both countries being places where security concerns are increasing. Later this month, he is also expected to travel to […]

Disclaimer: this post is written by an international student who knows essentially nothing about American Greek life. This is a parodic description of the sorority rush process as perceived by Daily Editor Youngweon Lee, a clueless foreigner. The rush process begins about a week before the results are announced. (N.B. the word “rush,” in this […]

When you have your own room to yourself, whether that be at home or a single in a dorm, you have the freedom to decorate however you want, according to whatever aesthetic you’re pursuing. However, when you’re living with a roommate, compromises have to be made. Here are a few factors to consider when you’re […]

Happening in the world: Trump plans to sign executive orders allowing the construction of his Wall on the US-Mexico border today. This is one of his first actions as the president addressing his ferociously anti-illegal immigration platform that he emphasized during his campaign. (The Washington Post) Happening in NYC: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed […]