CCSC sayeth; Brian Wagner jotteth down and reporteth. As the 70+ candidates for next years student council gathered in the meeting, Learned announced that this marks a 50% increase in candidates running for CCSC. Columbia students may not be having sex, but hey, at least they’re becoming politically active. The Council agrees—the mail center lines are […]

In this edition of Bwoglines, Bwog goes on a date with the New York Times. First, we hold hands on the ferry. Times whispers in our ear, “Starting soon, the ferries will be a great way to traverse Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, moving along a seven-stop route and coming as frequently as every 20 minutes during peak […]

Lost somewhere near the entrance of John Jay Dining Hall. $5 reward! If found, please email smy2110@columbia.edu.

Just after the conclusion of the Japan benefit concert at Miller, a horde of fire trucks pulled up outside Dodge, in response to a real fire. After hearing from the FDNY that the source was a copier, a student developing photos in the darkroom in Dodge confirmed that a laser printer was the origin of […]

Bwog respects our heritage/amorous affair by posting each issue of The Blue & White. The latest issue, available this week, is a cornucopia of delights: a set of unimaginably raunchy personals for the staff (they’re anonymous), an account of a foray into the oft-forgotten Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, and the story of that greenhouse on top of […]

As you can see, the line for Miller’s Japan benefit concert is quite long. That’s not surprising, because it sold out fast. But all is not lost! Watch it on the crusty couch in your lounge, because CTV is streaming on channel 37.

Location: 628 W. 114th St. Nearby dorms: Not many. Hogan, sorta. Stores and restaurants: Amir’s, M2M, Starbucks, International, and basically anything on Broadway. Amenities: Bathrooms: Four bathrooms per floor; each has a tub shower, sink, and toilet. AC/Heating: No AC. Plenty of heat though (especially in the smaller rooms). Kitchen/Lounge: Each floor has two kitchens/lounges, […]

Researchers at Columbia University’s New York Obesity Research Center concluded that sleep deprivation may lead to weight gain as well as an unhealthy change in diet. Something to keep in mind the next time that you’re gobbling down a plate of artery-clogging food at JJ’s Place. If you’ve found the city’s recent HIV scare tactics […]

Slackers and music enthusiasts take note! From the Columbia Classical Performers comes Music Hum in a Day, a one-hour Sparknotes version of an entire semester of Music Hum and one more opportunity to write your concert report. The Core-tastic program excerpts 14 pieces spanning 800 years of music. Columbia musicians, including members of the illustrious […]

Last night, Calliope sang about the wrath of Achilles in the Classics Department’s adaptation of Illiad IX. Bwog’s Ancient Greek enthusiast Conor Skelding was there! At the risk of sounding bubbly and too-glowing (I promise the next review I write will be meaner!), the Classics Department’s Iliad IX was magnificent. Most notably, the entire play […]

Behind you! Taking pictures. Club Zamana’s annual showcase of South Asian culture last night was was packed for three solid hours, by a thoroughly entertained audience, gnoshing on yummy samosas. Props to the 60+ performers, and the organizers for a theme that can be reused for the next two years. Photography by Evelyn Warner

This armored vehicle is currently parked outside Harmony on 110th St. Several veterans and this tank-like vehicle are here for ‘Support Our Troops Day,’ at Congregation Ramath Orah, an orthodox synagogue next door to the dorm. They will spend the afternoon working with children, creating crafts, cards and care packages to send to troops. Okay, […]

From the Core Scholars Committee at the Center for the Core Curriculum: The Core Scholars committee is proud to announce that the cash prize for this year’s Core Scholars will be $200! A new addition to the Core Curriculum, the Core Scholars Program encourages any and all students who have take a Core Course to […]

Yoko Ono sold out her Japan benefit concert at Miller Theater tonight. You can second-best it and watch it on CUTV. (The Examiner) Aretha Franklin celebrated her 69th birthday at ‘a posh New York City hotel’ with Clive Davis, Smokey Robinson and Tony Bennett to name a few…not including us. (The Big Talker) Nintendo 3DS […]

Found box of about 15 packs of Gushers juice-filled fruit snacks in the Hartley Lounge. Of course, I don’t expect a reward. Please contact med2180@columbia.edu to claim the candy.