Next in our East Campus Archetype series: didn’t anyone tell this arts student that this is where the serious students hang out? The struggle of not knowing how to tell out-of-place creative types to take their poetry someplace else, presented by Betsy Ladyzhets. You’re heading to the Law Library when you spot her. She’s lying […]

For those of you who don’t know, James Valentini–or Deantini, as we affectionately call him–is the Dean of Columbia College. Unfortunately, he seems to have lost his way. Alone in the cruel, cruel world of Columbia University, he wanders forlornly around campus without direction. Just as a wise young bird once asked, “Are you my […]

If you were anywhere in the vicinity of Low Steps yesterday around 5pm, you probably could probably hear Columbia Divest for Climate Justice’s (CDCJ’s) protest. The protesters spent almost a full hour continuously shouting songs and chants, describing why it is Columbia’s social responsibility to divest from the fossil fuel industry. Nearby, CDCJ representatives handed […]

Higher education needs more diverse leaders, to help as many students from as many different backgrounds as possible achieve their goals. Sarah Dahl reports on Tuesday evening’s panel on diversity in higher education, which discussed this need from a variety of perspectives. With a stirring contemporary string composition inspired by civil rights activist Rosa Parks, […]

After three long years of losing, the Lions football team emerged victorious from their battle with Wagner this weekend (we’re sure you haven’t noticed). The last time they won a game was almost three years ago. Staff Writer Mia Lindheimer takes a look at what happened during that fateful game, the Lions’ last glimpse of […]

Valiant CCSC reporter Joe Milholland brings you all the information CC juniors need to get a jump start on their careers in student government. (If they’re able to put together a killer application before Saturday, that is.) On Sunday night, Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) Class of 2017 President Ravi Sinha announced that one of […]

Starting today, all new Tesla Model S cars will be receiving a new software update that includes – get ready for this – autopilot. The upgrade could cost up to $3,000 for older vehicles, but many drivers who bought their cars in the last year have already purchased a package including the exciting new feature. […]

The next edition of our East Campus Archetype series is a peculiar sight, all too familiar to Barnard students. Senior staffer Maddie Stearn presents the frustrating scene of a Barnard student attempting to enter the Heyman Center. You’ve just left your first class and are meandering back to your cosy abode to take a mid-morning nap. Taking your […]

There’s a lot of free food being handed out tonight, and Bwog is here to make sure you know about it. For dinner, join Barnard’s McIntosh Activities Council in their annual Big Sub tradition. That’s right, you can claim a piece (or many pieces) of the 715 foot long sub at Lehman Lawn tonight at […]

We have all noticed Ferris’s inconsistent music patterns—from soul-soothing piano acoustics to baby-making R&B, you have spent countless hours in the pasta line thinking, “how the hell did they come up with the playlist today?” Wonder no more. Sandy, the Ferris kitchen manager, has recently revealed the mysterious DJ’s identity to me in a short […]

Columbia faculty do all types of great things for the world. Editor in Chief Britt Fossum interviewed one of them, Kartik Chandran, who recently earned a MacArthur Fellowship for his work on transforming wastewater.  The office of the Chandran research group is located at the very end of a quiet Mudd hallway. In fact, I’m […]

In the wake of some massive political events, Bwog is here to recount what happened in our own local politics; student council connoisseur Joe Milholland covers GS fundraising, fossil fuel divestment, homecoming, and Bacchanal.  “Unequivocally, GS’s number one challenge is financial aid,” GS’s University Senator Katherine Celentano said at Tuesday night’s General Studies Student Council meeting. […]

Take some time out of this hump day to enjoy some cool tunes at Live at Lerner. Come to the Lerner Hall Piano Lounge between 1 and 2 PM to see Side Saddle live. Who are Side Saddle? They’re a cool indie folk/pop band, according to their Facebook page, from Astoria. Lunch will be served when […]

You definitely watched first Democratic debate last night, right? Well, we did. If you didn’t you should definitely see it here. Our Benghazi count: three. (CNN) SABMiller brewer accepted a bid from the largest brewer AB Inbev, meaning every one in three pints downed world wide will be from AB Inbev. Damn. (WSJ) President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, quoted […]

Seniors in CC, SEAS, BC, and GS, Bwog wants to hear about your first tentative steps into real life. We are seeking applicants for a series of weekly columns to run through the rest of the Academic year describing the job hunt, applications to graduate or professional school, and other paths, along with the accompanying […]