Three first year Delta Sig frat boys in an elevator. One is carrying a handful of flyers advertising an event. “Who has the tape?” “I don’t have the tape.” “I thought you had the tape.” “Do we have to go back up and get the tape?” They don’t exit the elevator. Later:

Can’t get enough of this here recession? Take a class about it. (NYT) Columbia prof dons a head scarf and weighs in on Iranian student leader arrest. (NYT) Tiger Woods pulls the great escape that we all wish we could pull this time of year. (ESPN) MTA gears up for “doomsday mode” lite, 1-riding Columbians […]

From all of us at Bwog, a very happy and healthy first night of Hanukkah to all.  May you spin many a gimmel in your dreideling!

In my defense, there is no way I could have known what to expect last night as I entered the Lerner Black Box Theater to see Black Theater Ensemble’s production of Purlie Victorious.  Spiral notebook held high, pencil behind my ear, and grinning insincerely as I am wont to do, I strode into the room […]

We’ve all felt pangs of disappointment upon first entering Lerner Party Space–instead of the marble floors, shimmering candelabras, and comically large wire dress forms that we thought would come with our admissions letters, we are treated to a turn of the century science fiction film set.  To see to it that you are never again […]

After yesterday’s celebratory sendoff, the Admissions Department put out stats for the early decision round of applications for CC/SEAS 2014. According to a statement from Admissions Director Jessica Marinaccio, applications for early decision increased by only 2%, to 2995; only 631 were accepted, for an admit rate of 21%. As for geographical diversity, “the CC […]

In response to our queries and our recent two posts, the Barnard administration has sent Bwog an expedient justification of the new meal plan. Here’s the comment we received: Since the demolition of McIntosh, the College has struggled with the reality and perception of community on our campus.  At the same time, we have received […]

Barack Obama CC ’83 accepts the Nobel Peace Prize, tells the “hard truth” about war, annoys the entire population of  Norway, departs with lingonberry jam and a bag of frozen Swedish meatballs; all in a day’s work. Florida judges and lawyers shouldn’t be Facebook friends; courtroom attorneys are, of course, always entitled to “Like” the verdict. […]

The Club Sports Governing Board will have treats for you this evening in the John Jay Lounge. From 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, gorge yourselves on eggnog, hot chocolate, and cookies.  The eggnog will probably be nonalcoholic, but nothing’s stopping you from taking it back to your over-21 room and adding your legally-purchased rum.

Bwog wishes you all a happy holiday weekend before finals start! Friday World’s Largest Menorah Lighting – In celebration of Hannukah, the lighting will continue nightly at the same time, except for Friday at 3:45. 5pm, 5th Ave at 59th St, in front of the Plaza Hotel. FREE Caroling at the Morgan – the Morgan […]

Ten minutes ago, admissions officials piled out of Hamilton to celebrate the mailing of early decision results! Bwog’s been told official admissions stats will be released soon. In the meantime, check out the hand-wringing over at College Confidential.

We’ve been hoping to see an agreeable resolution since it was discovered that we’d only have one study day this semester.  Thanks to student government intervention, we now have two days, but many students still have to leave just two days before Christmas, a time of higher fares and overbooked flights. Columbia has traditionally started […]

As you may have heard, Barnard officially announced required meal plans for all students starting next semester year.  Initial support for the measure seemed low, so we went on a hunt to find students who were excited about it. We searched high and low, but found not one student willing to praise the plan. What […]

Manhattanville is (temporarily?) on hold.  The primary players have a lot to say. The Eye interviews Miranda Elliot of GendeRevolution. The Bwog does not watch American Idol.  Or Housewives.  Only The West Wing DVDs and Masterpiece Theatre.

Read This: More on the ridiculous USenate confidentiality plans. (Spec) Bring your brooms to the outer boroughs or face more subway delays. (NYT) Columbia plans to redevelop the athletics center.  Bwog recommends adding a high-speed rail link. Thirty-seven knockoff goods vendors have been shut down by police on Canal Street.  Christmas shopping, be damned. (NYPost/Reuters) […]