Engineers have governments too! They’re just like you, except they’re engineers. Here to open your eyes as to this week’s meeting is Bwog’s report, by constant correspondent Aria Sharma: Dean Goldfarb, Interim Dean of SEAS, was present at this week’s meeting to discuss the state of the school, which can pretty much be described as […]

  Violence between Israelis and Palestinians continues. Both sides are attacking one another and claiming casualties while a diplomatic solution is sought and risk of an Israeli invasion intensifies. (CNN) Google Fiber, the nationwide broadband service Google has just begun rolling out in Kansas City, may actually raise the United States’ current position as 24th […]

At Columbia, theatre comes in all forms; from huge musical productions to the smallest student shows, Bwog loves theater!  This weekend, Blackbox Booster Roberta Barnett headed out for a Columbia University Players fall show: An Evening of One Acts.   High above Ferris and Roone in Lerner is a small black box theater on Lerner’s […]

Going to the movies in New York takes time, money, and effort, so why make the trek all the way to the theater? You can just curl up with your laptop and have the exact same experience, right? Wrong. Alex Avvocato, lover of movie magic, makes a case for getting your lazy butt out of […]

CCSC met last night for its regular (though quite a bit lengthier) Sunday meeting. Bwog’s resident Integrity Expert Maren Killackey reports. During last night’s two hour long meeting, CCSC heard presentations from Dean of Community Development and Multicultural Affairs Terry Martinez and Academic Affairs Representative Steven Castellano in addition to passing two whole resolutions! Dean […]

Heading home for Thanksgiving? In a rare act of organization, Columbia has you covered. If you’re taking a plane or a train from a transportation hub (like JFK, Penn Station, LaGuardia, etc.), consider using Columbia’s cab sharing service to get to the airport or train station. The service will set you up with two other […]

If you’ve walked past the Steps today, you’ve probably noticed the shouting line of sign-laden students.  They’re from the Students for Justice in Palestine, and they’re protesting Israel’s military action in the latest Gaza Strip flare-up. The President of LionPAC, Ron Shapiro, sent the following to the pro-Israel group (italics his): As some of you may […]

A tipster overheard this exchange outside of Carman: Guy 1: So, you’re majoring in Russian literature? Guy 2: Yeah and philosophy. Guy 1: What the fuck are you gonna be? Guy 2: I’m gonna work on Wall Street. Looks like someone has it all figured out. Wall Street via Shutterstock

Fluff News: San Francisco considers a ban on public nudity, raising the question, “did they not already have one?” (the age) If you missed the AMAs last night (and really, why wouldn’t you have), here’s a page of winners you can skim so you skip to looking at dresses. Shiny! (E! and Huffington Post) Real […]

Though the Football season came to a close this weekend with a disappointing road loss to Brown, CU sports are far from over this semester as winter season contests are already in full-force. But before we leave the fall behind, we should say a few final words about the fall season. Sixteen Lions were named […]

Come on Eileen, Oh we swear what we mean. Come to Bwog at 7 pm,  it will mean everything. Come to the SGO on the 5th floor of Lerner tonight. Bring your ideas and your dungarees!                                       […]

Zach Kagan PhD (Professional hummus Dipper) gives a rundown of what is happening in the medical world.   Here’s the problem with modern medical science: it’s just too damn productive. In the past medicine was all about leeches, treacle, and the occasional tobacco smoke blown up the rectum. But scientists and doctors seem to think […]

Bucket List represents the unbelievable intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. As always, feel free to mention any events we may have missed in the comments section (and/or mock our typos) and we’ll add them. Our recommendations […]

In light of the grassroots movement started by Twinkie fans for the nationalization of the Hostess Brands, Bwog now more than ever says stand up for what is right! (Huffington Post) We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that […]

With midterms and scheduling out of the way, let’s raise a toast to the fact that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Even if your professor assigns a paper/problem set/project due next Wednesday, you can still join us. Bwog shows you how it’s done: Pregaming your trip home: Take a shot of whiskey every time […]