Dare I say … let women be women?

Columbia Provost Angela V Olinto and COO Cas Holloway have established teaching guidelines for the rest of the Spring 2024 Semester as a result of the events following the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the related on- and off-campus protests.

President Laura Rosenbury addressed the Barnard community in a statement on Monday evening, four days after the arrests and suspensions of multiple Barnard students involved in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.  

On Monday, April 22, radio show host Sid Rosenberg hosted a press conference in front of Columbia. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Representative Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), and Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) spoke. Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport spoke in a separate press conference. 

This afternoon, student workers and faculty members gathered to show support for suspended students. 

On Saturday, April 13, Staff Writer Sofie Huang attended the opening of Columbia Musical Theatre Society’s production of Anastasia, which ran on April 12 and 13 at the Glicker-Milstein Theater.

The NYPD held a briefing about their response to the ongoing Columbia University demonstrations on 116th and Broadway.

This Saturday night, Staff Writer Paula Carrión attended CU Players production of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice.

As the Gaza Solidarity Encampment enters day six, ongoing protests, demonstrations, and responses from officials and beyond continue taking place.

A revival of the one room schoolhouse at a ski-resort and a potentially toxic building in Brooklyn. Editor’s warning: mentions of death. 

In a statement posted to the Columbia website and sent to students at 1:14 am, President Minouche Shafik announced that all Columbia classes will be virtual on Monday, April 22.

On Sunday, April 21, Bwog interviewed Columbia Professor Michael Thaddeus regarding his thoughts on the recent student protests and arrests.  

Sara Teasdale’s slightly modified poetry beautifully details the allure of our open meetings!

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.