This morning, an anonymous tipster sent us a message about CCSC’s new website, though to call it a website may be a bit of a stretch. The page is full of cracked-out emoticons, grimace-y pictures of council members, and the default Lorem ipsum that no one’s bothered to change as of yet.   Is this page […]

Can you handle today’s scary story, written by Daily Editor Betsy? Have a nightlight and a happy puppy video at the ready, ’cause you may not be able to sleep after this one. The sky is dark when you step out of Butler late one night. Buildings are dark, trees are dark – as though […]

It’s that time again… Bwogger Caroline brings you this week’s SGA report, full of sisterly love. This week, Angela Beam (the SGA representative for college relations) gave a rundown on the upcoming Seven Sisters Conference. This year, the conference will be held in our ‘hood from November 6th-8th. The Seven Sisters Conference is a yearly event where […]

This edition of Night in the Life comes in the form of imagined conversations between Benjamin Makansi and Vivek Ramakrishnan–a.k.a. Ben and Viv, your notoriously fearless leaders of CCSC. 10:59 pm Ben: Oh crap! We forgot to send an email about CCSC! Viv: Are you sure we did anything this week? B: I don’t know! […]

Midterms are still in full swing, and as work piles up, any unexpected complication can feel overwhelming. Whether that means suddenly catching the flu or going through a breakup, this playlist is here to commiserate with you (and if you’re simply just stressed out by midterms, that’s fine too!!). Flesh without Blood by Grimes – The […]

A World Health Organization study linking processed meats and colorectal cancer has been backed by many experts in the field, adding snacks like sausage to the seemingly ever-increasing list of Things That Can Give You Cancer. Don’t fret too much though–the risk is minimal in comparison to, say, smoking a pack of Marlboros. (Mercury News) And […]

Lately, it’s seemed like everything has been topsy-turvy. Babies are just hanging out in pumpkins, parents are eating at Hewitt, and random women are getting pepper-sprayed on the subway (although that might just be an #onlyinNewYork kind of thing). We know it’s been weird, but allay your fears with some field notes. As always, send […]

You can probably tell Bwog is a big fan of The Weeknd given how frequently he ends up on our playlists. Well, imagine our surprise when we spotted the new King of Pop on campus this afternoon! It’s unclear whether Abel is out on College Walk doin’ promo for his new tour, or just looking […]

Ferris Booth is not usually a place of productivity. A crowded feeding trough for busy students, it becomes even more of a pressure-cooker area during midterms. Everyone’s in a rush to get into the pasta line, then everyone’s hurrying to grab the silverware before it runs out, and then comes the mad dash for a […]

Amid confusion and concern, experienced CCSC translator Joe Milholland brings to us the relevant details from this week’s meeting—in particular, the focus on improving academic advising services for students. This probably applies to you! At Sunday night’s Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) general body meeting, as the council was discussing the Center for Student Advising […]

Leave the barren cave that is your dorm room and celebrate the end, or near-end, of midterms with Live at Lerner’s inaugural fall outdoor concert. The concert will feature The Heydaze—a New York-based band with pop sensibilities and a recently released debut EP—so check them out! Opening for them will be two student bands: Blue Holidæ (mellow jams) […]

Separated from us only by the thin, polluted line of the Hudson and a lack of self-awareness, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey (still a presidential candidate!) was kicked out of Amtrak’s quiet car yesterday for talking too loudly on his cellphone. We don’t really expect more from him. (New York Times) Suspiciously upbeat Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon […]

Well, you made it, C-team. Co-producers Haley Schoeck (BC ’16) and Michaela Schwartz (BC ’18) recently announced the members of the creative team for this year’s Varsity Show, and the list features a few newcomers—congratulations to all of them for being intelligent, witty, and apparently, creative. We all know they have a ton of material […]

Daily Editor Betsy Ladyzhets brings you the first installment of Awkward First-Year Things, a series about exactly what it sounds like. In this debut edition, we will be recounting an experience many of us know all too well: the overestimation of our own point status. You’re walking up to the second floor of the Diana Center, taking […]

Bucket List represents the inordinate intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. Our recommendations are below and the full list is after the jump. Recommended “Gauging the Impact of Sanctions” Monday 12:30-2:00 PM 1219 IAB. Louis Skyner “Venmo/WICS Tech […]