Earlier today, a fire alarm shattered the sacred silence of Butler library. As bleary-eyed ref room denizens shuffled out, a fireman’s words reminded us of the harsh reality.  Fireman: (to students leaving the library) “It’s a Saturday! Why are you guys in there on a Saturday?” Burned. Safety via Wikimedia Commons

A pedantic Columbian couldn’t resist pointing out Il Cibreo’s EGREGIOUS spelling blunder. Yes, someone actually took the time to scrawl this correction on a post-it. We have a sneaking suspicion it’s a Bwog commenter… jk love you guys! We’re just as guilty.

Dining Services can play the role of mother when needed. The question is whether or not the mother is a kind one that gives you unlimited fro-yo, or an overbearing one that tells you things you already know. A tipster too busy indulging in Chipotle to deal with lines at the Action Station sent us […]

Perhaps he is there for structural balance? Or maybe he has been condemned to a life of holstering the statue’s weight for betraying his brother. Either way, since Bwog last passed by the sculpture, this strange little blue man has entered the postmodern circle of life. What’s going on here? Stay tuned for a review […]

Thursday night, Columbia was lucky enough to host one of the most well-spoken contemporary authors. Zadie Smith, famous for her acclaimed novel White Teeth, took the time to share some thoughts on the role of the writer in the modern age. Her manner was so warm and relaxed that Bwog’s Literary Correspondents Suchith Vasudevan and Victoria […]

After killing a Bronx native in Morningside Heights two months ago, Michael James was arrested while walking his pit bull. (DNA Info) A master of melancholy, Tim Burton will be designing a float for this year’s Macy’s Day Parade. (The Huffington Post) The Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz al-Saud died this morning of colon […]

Bwog’s comedy correspondent, and Saturday daily editor Bijan Samareh, got his first taste of Late Nite, late last night. He tells it from a freshperson’s perspective. You can see LateNite for yourself tonight and tomorrow at 11pm. When I hear the term “student-written plays,” I dread concept-heavy experimental pieces in which characters recite Shel Silverstein […]

As you have undoubtedly heard by now, our Commander in Chief has announced the unilateral withdrawal of all American troops currently in Iraq. While the decision has topped headlines around the world, we have our own milestone to celebrate. Trojan researchers along with Sperling once again declared Columbia the sexually healthiest school in the nation […]

As much as we love our campus, there is nothing spectacular about the square footage on some of our dorm kitchens. Cooking with Bwog helps you make the most out of your cooking while still dining in style. For this week’s installment, blade master Matt Powell breaks down the chef’s tools of the trade.  Basics […]

When they’re not headbanging or falling for our anecdote baiting, Columbia faculty enjoy getting dirty in the lab. Bwog takes a moment to look back on this week in science. Headlines were compiled by infectious disease specialist Zach Kagan. Columbia anesthesiologist and Med school Professor Stephen Shafer took the stand Thursday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician […]

McAC and Dining Services wants to thank you for helping them stomach the 712-foot sandwich that landed in front of Barnard earlier this week. To add to the momentous occasion, they have released a tally of the ingredients, almost all of which were consumed in a span of five minutes. Some of the ingredients (eggplant?) […]

If you live in East Campus, you may have woken up to find an email from your RA about the recent elevator vandalism. As the email explains, damaged light fixtures, broken glass and tampered wiring have prompted the East Campus Residential Programs staff to seek compensatory action for damages. We share an excerpt of the […]

If you went to last weekend’s homecoming game, then you probably recall all the construction happening near the soccer fields at the Baker Athletic Complex. Following this week’s groundbreaking ceremony, construction is officially underway on the new 48,000-square-foot sports facility. Situated near the corner of 218th and Broadway, the center will house indoor training spaces, […]

A panel met at the Earth Institute to discuss the implications of seven billion and counting. Included is the prospect for water wars—no, not like last summer’s backyard pool party summit. (Livescience) For better of for worse, President Obama seems to have changed the face of war. At least we’re not getting freedom agendas shoved […]

Halloween approacheth. Start brainstorming now because we will be holding our annual Halloween costume contest. Also, you don’t want descend into the sweaty bowels of Ricky’s two days before Hallow’s eve when the only costumes left are these cringe-inducing gems: