Last week’s highlights and upcoming competitions for the week of December 12.

Returned to Low Library after years outside, this rare glimpse into the elusive event space as finals rush towards us like an oncoming train was a sight to behold. Or just a chance for university-affiliated groups to hock their merch and clear out hot chocolate. You decide.

Tonight’s energy trivia event should provide an ample temporary distraction from your finals.

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of green grapes being munched and fabulous articles being pitched. It can only mean one thing—Bwog open meeting has begun! Come join us in Lerner 510 tonight at 9 pm.

Columbia and New York City are packed with amazing culture and inspiring art, and there’s never been a better time to experience it first-hand. “Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined.

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. Notably, this week is the last one with the current Science Editor. He loves this round up, but stay tuned for the next amazing Science Editor! As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Tired of cramming for finals? Support your fellow students and come protest on Low this week!

History being made in today’s Bwoglines!

A scholarship for a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University has been awarded to six Columbia University students. 

TL;DR: It’s not worth the $4.99.

Senior Staff Writer Jake Torres attended Latenite’s Spring Anthology on Thursday, December 8th at 11 pm in the Lerner Black Box.

“Come on over to the house,” he said. “It’ll be fun!” he said.

At the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department colloquium’s Radical Hypothesis Lecture, Daniel Apai spoke about the Nautilus project, an idea that seeks to redefine and improve space observation.

Free condoms in France, plus an update on the “tridemic” in today’s Bwoglines.

On December 7, Gourmand hosted Barnard alum Gigi’s Little Kitchen, where she discussed her viral cakes, shared the business she’s launched, and imparted some words of wisdom.