Self-appointed Chief Hawkmadinejad Biographer Sameea Butt sings of gender identity and incorporeality for the benefit of 2015. It all started with SIPA’s decision to make the annual World Leader’s Forum a smidge more interesting in 2007. They extended an invitation, with PrezBo’s blessing, to the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to speak on campus was met […]

The advent of social networking brought radical new social dynamics to freshpeople interaction in the form of class-wide facebook groups. The Blue & White has discussed the discarded walls of years past, and explored the legend of everyman Aaron Phillips. This summer, delayed housing assignments precipitated an unprecedented maelstrom of activity on the 2015 page, […]

One of the most controversial issues at Columbia last year was the return of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program. It was the talk of the national media and dominated campus politics for a good semester. Bwog brings you up to speed with this primer on ROTC at Columbia. Some historical context: Columbia has played […]

Get caffeinated. They’re handing out free  Tazo ice tea and coffee to promote the new Starbucks in Liz’s place. We hear they’ll now offer all types of multi-syllabic espresso beverages, including frappuccinos. Chilled beverage via Wikimedia

Dorm door tags and floor themes are always cause for a lil’ giggling. We think that’s kinda the point—laughter builds community! Maybe Res Life is on to something here! Here’s a collection of some of our favorites from this year. And we heard through the grapevine that one RA knitted personal coasters for each of […]

You’re going to class today! Learn how to not be “that guy” in LitHum. It’s the first day of school, folks! Savor the crackling sound of creasing book binds and the strong scent of newly sharpened pencils. Freshpeople, Bwog can’t believe you kids are already starting classes. It was only last week you were collecting […]

Relax, freshlings. We know Columbia can be a weird place, but you don’t have to figure it all out today. Even the most seasoned students can forget about some of Columbia’s quirks after a school-free summer. Here are a few tips to help you along as you adjust: Physical Education classes don’t begin until the […]

Classes start today! And as you probably already know (unless you’re a wee freshperson), today is noteworthy for two reasons: You will actually attend all of your classes. Your lovely profs will say silly/funny/hilarious things to convince you to continue to come to class for the rest of the semester. We at Bwog enjoy a […]

The Eco reps are at it again! In the Broadway lounge they are selling “upperclassmen items,” like kitchen supplies, at a fraction of their Bed, Bath & Beyond retail price. Plus you get a hearty helping of virtuous feelings. According to a commenter, the sale has been moved until tomorrow. It’ll still be at the […]

Exciting things happen in this big wide-world, and sometimes they are Columbia related. Bwoglines is a daily compilation of staff favorites and student tips. For this, the first Bwoglines of the year, we present news that didn’t find a place in any post over the Summer. We don’t usually have the attention span to slog […]

It’s over! We hope that you freshpeople have enjoyed getting to know Bwog as much as we’ve enjoyed getting to know you. Relive the best of this week’s NSOP coverage: Highlights: Overseen: codewords, totes, parents and more Overheard: the things they said Swag: free things that Bwog found, including slushie cups Photobwogging: orientation in pictures […]

“SEAS” is no more. It really is “CE” now. After meeting many bright enthusiastic new faces yesterday at the publications meet and greet, we felt a little pang in our hearts when we got home and had a chance to look through some of our sign-up sheet. Guess it’s best to get ’em while they’re still […]

A group of men dressed in kilts were playing bagpipes outside Engine 47. The music echoed gloriously down the whole block. Bystanders explained they were practicing for the 9/11 anniversary next weekend. We found the whole thing very moving. Definitely worth stopping by.

The pre-school free food continues! Currently in the lobby of Broadway residence hall there are two large tubs of ice cream along with a couple of smaller Ben & Jerry mini-tubs. Have at it! Update: Apparently there are events in Ruggles and Schapiro as well—three cheers! Happiness via Wikimedia Commons

Calling all artsy freshpeople and returning students alike! Bwog wants to take a moment to draw your attention to one of our weekly features, Where Art Thou? Every Wednesday, we post a guide to theater and arts happenings in the Columbia community that week. The “Columbia community” doesn’t mean only Morningside Heights—let us know what […]