Katheryn Thayer keeps you informed: At an hour overtime, tonight’s meeting was a nail-biter, folks. Most of that time was filled with debate over constitutional amendments. The president got downright snarly when representatives discussed having exclusively two-thirds majority votes, taking away her power to decide when 50+1 votes require a stronger consensus. The discussion was so heated that […]

Sean Zimmermann reports from last night’s ESC proceedings: The University has purchased a device that will allow electronic guest sign-in for dorms. Ideally, it will be installed in EC before the end of the semester. This comes as part of a larger overhaul of EC’s entrance. The current plan is to remove the grating now in place, […]

Binoculars make researching what is directly in front of you much easier Phones are no longer the only consumer product to be made from bananas! Researchers in Brazil have developed a plastic from the cellulose in bananas and other plants that can be used in cars. (Wired) Content farms do not grow bananas, pineapples, or […]

Location: 70 Morningside Dr. Nearby dorms: The rest of EC, Wien. Nothing else. Stores and restaurants: HamDel, Appletree Market, SubsConscious, Kitchenette (!) No banks or large grocery stores, but there is a Citibank ATM on the 4th floor of SIPA. Cost: $8,210  dollaz. Amenities: AC/Heating: Yes and yes. Kitchen/Lounge: The kitchens are well-outfitted and recently […]

Anthony Johnson, CC ’13, was arrested on Tuesday after a package he ordered containing 42 fake IDs was intercepted in Lerner. Spec reports that he went into the scheme with a group of friends, who each ordered two cards. He has been suspended from school until his court date in June, and charged with 42 […]

Blue backpack with “Mountain Equipment Co-op” logo. Last seen in John Jay Dining Hall. Contains “Don Quixote” book but no valuables. If found, please contact bzs2104@columbia.edu.

After extensive testing on the Canadians, The New York Times launched its dreaded paywall today! The gray lady now requires non-subscribers to fork over fifteen bucks a month for digital content. Bwog had lotsa questions, so we talked to the trusty keepers of information, Columbia librarians. According to Journalism librarian, Chris Ergunay, NYT subscriptions—current and […]

Over the weekend, Columbia hosted the annual African Economic Forum. Africa enthusiast Aaron Kohn attended and provides an overview of the weekend-long event. Even-handed Bwog correspondent Katheryn Thayer attended one of the panels and writes a detailed account after the jump. “Africa has come too far to turn back now,” remarked the CEO of the […]

Dearest friends, With spring break a fading memory, we understand that you (a collective entity) will now be slinking back into your protective holes, ensconcing yourself in routines to protect against the hard onslaught that approaches in the coming weeks. But we urge you to just break free for one night, to try something new, […]

You might not know the following figure—but you should. In Campus Characters, the Blue & White introduces you to a handful of Columbians who are up to interesting and extraordinary things and whose stories beg to be shared. If you’d like to suggest a Campus Character, send us an email at editors@theblueandwhite.org. From the current issue, Senior Editor […]

Blue Façonnable Coat. Last seen in the coat room of Sigma Nu on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Monetary reward will be given. Please contact: kko2108@columbia.edu.

Don’t fret Barnard, in the storm of Columbia housing coverage, Bwog hasn’t forgotten you! We will not be liveblogging Barnard housing selection because the powers that be across the street already provide excellent and efficient resources. Matt Kingston, Associate Director for Housing Operations, explains two of the most important online tools for Barnard students in […]

Two graduate students stroll by Low Library: Graduate student: “Yeah, my, like, time management skills this semester have been really poor. I feel like an undergraduate. Who, like, studies the night before? So undergraduate…” Intricate clock via wikimedia.

Bucket List represents the unbelievable intellectual privilege and luxury we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus that will hopefully make you realize how lucky we are to be here. Our recommendations for this week are below and the full […]

It’s common knowledge that hips don’t lie, but this past Saturday CU Bellydance showed that hips can also charm, seduce, and, dare we say, HIPnotize with a showcase of bellydancing styles. Photography by James Atkinson