Former Spectator managing editor and Blacksburg native Nick Klagge is the deans’ choice to say something profound at graduation this year. Bwog stopped by for a sneak peek at the speech, and some MarioKart. What’s the process like for becoming a salutatorian? I haven’t been told a lot about it. After they told me I […]

According to multiple sources, next year’s freshmen will get a break–the Panhellenic council has voted to phase out first-year fall rush, since the new girls don’t have time to get used to school and see what greek life is about before signing into sisterhood. In 2007, only sophomores will be allowed to rush in the […]

“…we will use the sea of flags dyed by blood, to beat the cult’s high spirit, to defend the reputation and dignity of the motherland!”  No Bail. Losing Zvi a “traumatic experience,” counseling services to be provided. There’s an official Blue and White Game? We’re flattered! News Flash: Columbia Students Lack School Spirit

In its addled state, Bwog forgot that today was Earth Day, until Google reminded us (if you missed it, the logo is a half-submerged iceberg). Fortunately, lots of other people were out celebrating, taking advantage of opportunities that we wish we had brought to your attention. Feeling bad, we’d like to at least symbolically recognize […]

Calling all wannabe Bhangra members: it’s Hangama, the Organization of Pakistani Students’ annual Mock Wedding, in which a “groom” from NYU takes away his Columbian “bride”–which means more colorful outfits and South Asian dancing than you’ll see this side of the subcontinent (we exaggerate, but really). Even if it weren’t the perfect day, OPS knew […]

Dear Readers,  Bwog staffers are currently racing to finish the abnormally large and rather exciting April/May issue of the print issue, so we’ll be taking a short hiatus this weekend. Please keep sending in tips, and we’ll be back on Monday! Love, Bwog  Edit- 10:15pm – We have been alerted there is some sort of […]

Today was the HSO’s big Holi bash, and for those who missed the fun, here are some photos from the spring holiday, which featured more than 700 lbs. of paint, lots of water, and general mayhem.    Thanks to Ramya Pratiwadi and Sumaiya Ahmed for the photos!

While Bwog enjoyed the sunny weather on such a splendid day, several things also caught our attention: Bacchanal festivities coincided with today’s, er, other special celebrations, including Battle of the Bands, a much-too-limited barbecue, a moonwalk, and a sorority-sponsored “munchies” sale. Columbia’s beloved mascot was also spotted roaming about (pictured to the right), giving hugs […]

Two months after hundreds of kids set out for their one crack at stealth warfare, one team has emerged alive: C-Unit, composed of MCPants (Max Czapanskiy, SEAS ’09, also with the most kills), Der Meister aus Deutchland (Luis Quinteros, SEAS ‘09), Doublestuf (Oriana Isaacson, C ’09), and PollockandLoad (Alex Rudnicki, SEAS ’10, who, for the […]

According to the latest breaking news from the Spec, President Bollinger announced today that Thomas Alva Edison Professor of Applied Physics Gerald Navratil will serve as interim dean of SEAS for the 2007-2008 school year. Navratil has served on Columbia’s faculty since 1977 and specializes in plasma physics. He is currently being funded by the […]

If you haven’t had the chance to swing by their table for the cookies, stickers and flyers of information out on College Walk today, Free Culture @ Columbia is currently launching CU-LATOR, its new (and cleverly titled) software through its website. Basically, CU-LATOR is a program designed to encrypt web activity on your computer so […]

From Jacob Weaver:  The Journal of Politics & Society conference going on RIGHT NOW has some extra Columbia Catering.  707 IAB. ALSO: You’ve got until 2:00 to claim a portion of food from the South East Asian League’s Water Festival, going on by Hamilton Lawn. Hurry!

Bells will toll 32 times today at noon for the victims of the Virginia Tech students. There’s no official rally, but you should probably be quiet. 

If you haven’t read the post below, he’s been nabbed Diversity — it’s not just a campus issue Ah, College Confidential: wrecking the nerves of pre-frosh everywhere since you were in high school Interview with a Gilmore Girl, Barnard alum, and (apparently) former Furnald resident? Lucky. What we can learn from Virginia Tech Perez Hilton […]

The Daily News reported at 4:00 AM and Spec picked up later that the prime suspect in last Saturday’s brutal rape was apprehended in Queens at about 5:45 PM yesterday. Barnard students were notified by e-mail at 9:00 AM. According to the article, “Robert Williams, 30, is a violent ex-con who attempted to kill his […]