In the early morning of Thursday, August 8, police received a call regarding people vandalizing a home in Brooklyn belonging to Cas Holloway, Columbia’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Oh no! You’re homesick. Now what?

There are many ways to maintain a connection with your loved ones back home while building a life in New York. Here are some of Bwog’s tips for keeping in touch.

Everyone goes through it at some point.

Tips for your first semester class registration!

Literally just pick one it’s not that hard! (Just kidding…)

Let the games begin!

How to get on that grindset mindset while also having a life outside of academics.

Rising first-years, we’re talking to you. 

In a joint email from Columbia President Minouche Shafik and Provost Angela Olinto outlined the series of actions taken following the release of private text exchanges between Columbia deans. Currently, three staff members have been permanently removed from their positions while Dean Sorett maintains his role.

Daniel Zarrilli, the NYC Mayor Office’s former Chief Climate Policy Advisor, has joined Columbia as the first Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer to help push the University toward its sustainability efforts outlined in Plan 2030.

Columbia Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Rosberg is retiring after eight years of service at the University.

Columbia administrators’ leaked text conversations during an antisemitism panel leads to investigation from University as they get placed on leave, sparking rage from some on antisemitic speech.

Only 15 of the 46 individuals arrested for the occupation of Hamilton Hall face charges. The other 31 individuals’ charges were dropped on the basis of lack of evidence. 

Starting Monday, June 17, public access to the Morningside campus will be restored between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, as announced by Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway.