On Wednesday, August 14, at 8 pm, Shafik sent an email to the Columbia community announcing her resignation from the role of University President. Minutes later, Board of Trustees Co-Chairs David Greenwald and Claire Shipman announced that Dr. Katrina Armstrong from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center will serve as Interim President.

Don’t listen to the stereotypes, I swear it’s different here…

What to do when the Big Apple just isn’t big enough.

It’s okay to ask for help. 

Tread lightly first-years… the dating scene at Columbia is, well, something to behold. 

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.