This week, Bwog took a trip down memory lane in the Rare Books and Manuscript Library. If you haven’t done research there, we recommend it—in their archives are all of the undergraduate yearbooks back to the 1890s. And a lot of other important historical documents, too. After a short process of creating an account in […]

While shopping for a new pantsuit on the Express website, a Bwogger happened upon this picture of an Express model on campus. That’s right kids, our very own Columbia campus as the backdrop to a catalogue photo shoot. Accurate representation of what the Columbia population looks like. Doesn’t look like they got the tarps in frame, though. […]

Try to keep your jealousy at bay while you watch this kid live out your life dream. Here’s your daily dose of happy. Well now that that’s out of the way, let’s forget the sad. No introduction needed, here’s the shameful and disappointing. And, because sometimes dreams do come true, here’s the increasingly funny. Batman on his […]

Two big buff guys are standing in the ice cream aisle of Morton Williams. One has blonde highlights streaked in his hair. Highlights: Dude! How do you not know what creme brûlée is!? Dude: What, man!? I’m sure if you, like, explained it to me I would know what it is. I just don’t know it […]

Senior Staff Writer Sarah Faith Thompson reports: At a Student Affairs meeting earlier this afternoon, Terry Martinez, Interim Dean of Student Affairs, announced that she does not intend to seek the permanent dean position. Once the national search provides a suitable replacement, she said that she would be happier  to continue on in the role […]

The Jester, which describes itself as “Columbia University’s only humor magazine,” is throwing “Columbia’s hottest party” to celebrate its first issue this year! If you’re looking for something to do tonight, head over to the John Jay Lounge at 8 PM to be entertained by a lineup of twelve eleven comedians: Control Top Daniel Tompkins […]

Last semester, Barnard announced a “Support Animal Policy” which allows students to keep a domestic animal in their dorms to provide them with therapeutic support. Bwog spoke to Kelsey Kephart, BC’14, about life with her adorable kitty, Inky. Bwog: What was the process of getting a therapy cat like? Kelsey: I thought it would be […]

Columbia Women’s Rowing is recruiting for spring 2014 today at 3:00 PM. They’re meeting at the 116th Street and Amsterdam gate, and they’ll take you to the Gould-Remmer Boathouse. The women’s rowing team is coming off of it’s best spring racing season in program history and is currently looking for new members to make this […]

Stereotypically, Americans love shopping. And big-box retailers aren’t doing anything to refute the stereotype. If you go shopping on Thanksgiving day, chances are your favorite stores will be open. (Advertising Age) McDonald’s has retired and reintroduced the McRib sandwich every year since 2006. So why do people love it so much? (The Atlantic) What happens between […]

Remember this? You don’t? Okay, you don’t. If you don’t have the time to read the article above, here’s the rundown: Bwog is asking YOU, her pseudo-New Yorker readers to answer some questions about Columbia. Bwog will make beautiful maps based off of your answers, so please take the time to answer these questions. Alma Bwogger orders […]

In celebration of the sacred month of Movember, Bwog interviewed two members of the Columbia Men’s Heavyweight Rowing team, which has been involved in some pretty furry philanthropy this month. If  you happen to be one of those uninformed individuals who thought Movember and No Shave November were the same thing, read on, because Nick […]

In our new trend of highlighting Columbia sports teams who win things, here’s to tomorrow’s Cross Country race! Did you know that we have a pretty groovy Men’s Cross Country Team, which is currently ranked number 8 in the NCAA? If you’ve been disheartened with the recent state of athletics and/or have never attended a Columbia athletics […]

In this preview from the November issue of The Blue and White, contributor Tamsin Pargiter, BC ’16, takes a look at Absolute’s hold on the Morningside bagel market.  There are certain paradoxical elements to the continuing success of Absolute Bagels. How can they make such delicious bagels and yet serve such horribly burnt coffee? How did a […]

Bwog has a lot of feelings about institutional memory and history, especially after seeing Kill Your Darlings. So we’re doing #tbt: Columbia edition, with photos, text, and anecdotes from parents/professors/GS students who’ve been here too long. Have anything you’d like to see featured? Send it to tips or use our anonymous form. Senior Staff Writer Alexander […]

If you haven’t seen them the last couple of days, Lion Credit Union Initiative is handing out free coffee outside of Butler tonight!  Double your credit production by caffeinating before your assignment, and learning how you can get even more credit through LCUI! That non-dead rockstar thing Seattle is famous for, via Shutterstock