It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fried. Well, less fried actually, considering the fact that Dunkin’ Donuts is set to close 100 stores across the United States this year. Guess we’ll just have to rely on the hundreds of other coffee locations in New York City for our […]

Continuing our series of fictional Columbia Personas, we present our next victim subject: The Butler Beer Squatter. But first, a story… Whilst perusing some Communist literature in Ye Old Butler Library, one curious Bwogger happened upon the nest of a mysterious creature. In its den, the creature hoards beer cans and bottles from lands far, far […]

With the recent arrival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “Hamilton” on Broadway, one of Columbia’s most famous alums has become a theater sensation. Betsy Ladyzhets celebrates last week’s release of the soundtrack on iTunes and for free streaming on NPR by taking a look at the Founding Father’s time at Columbia. In a time before the […]

It’s been scientifically proven that when Columbia’s science students aren’t in their labs, they’re maniacally searching Bwog for the latest scoop on what’s going on beyond their microscopes. We decided to give the science kids a shoutout in an attempt to combine academic pursuits with some light Bwog reading. Bwog dispatched Senior Staff Writer and Bunsen […]

That moment when you find out your parents unwittingly paid for a year’s worth of Starbucks (also known as: that moment when you discover you can use your meal points in Liz’s place) is truly unforgettable. In fact, a lot of things that go on in Barnard’s Diana Center are pretty unforgettable – these songs are sure […]

The GSSC is getting started on making things happen, with elections of new appointees to important positions.  Bureau Chief Joe Milholland reports on this, and other happenings in the sphere of student government. At the General Studies Student Council on its Tuesday meeting, the council heard from the candidates for its appointed positions. The chosen […]

John Carpenters’ famous movie Halloween will be screening in theaters later this month – but not on the date you’d expect. The screenings will take place on October 29th, in between the anniversary of the movie’s release date (October 25th) and the actual holiday. (Entertainment Weekly) The recent elections for CC and SEAS class council […]

Elections for CC and SEAS first-year class councils, CCSC Inclusion and Equity Representative, and CCSC Class of 2018 Representative took place earlier this week, and the winners have been announced. See the official fall 2015 election results in handy PDF form below. Congratulations to the winners! 2019 CCSC President & Vice President Josh Schenk and […]

Budding music reviewer Amara Banks swung by the first Pop Up Concert of Miller Theatre’s 2015-16 season. Miller Theatre hosted a Pop Up Concert last night featuring, as usual, talented musicians with unconventional styles. There were three performers, each demonstrating an unusual mastery of a different instrument. Inside the theatre itself, the main light source […]

A staff writer details another installment of the World Leaders Forum: His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique, on addressing development through the lens of the new UN sustainable development goals. Monday, as part of this year’s World Leaders Forum, His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, discussed his efforts […]

Flu season is upon us. Don’t let the sickness get ahold of you – get a free flu shot at one of the “flu fairs” or at Medical Services in John Jay Hall. Did we mention it’s FREE? All you need is your Columbia ID. Trust Momma Bwog on this, flu shots are your best […]

Wanna just groove out to some smooth jazz? Come to the second Live at Lerner event and chill out to the sounds of Wilder Maker. They’ll be jamming at the Lerner Piano Lounge between 1:00 and 2:00 PM so get there in enough time to reserve a seat. Good food and good sounds will be provided. […]

A dozen U.N. agencies issued a call for countries to end violence against the LGBT community. Hopefully, the 76 states which criminalize same-sex acts will take note of the statement. (CBS) Afghanistan’s military is massing at Kunduz airport on orders of President Ghani, attempting to take back the provincial capital from a Taliban offensive. (NYT) […]

The new Barnard Bearoness, Caroline Montgomery, attended this week’s SGA meeting just so she could report her findings back to you, Bwog readers. How kind of her. This week SGA primarily listened to applicants’ presentations for the remaining open positions on the council, but that doesn’t mean Bwog doesn’t have anything to report back on! […]

Update, 6:30 pm: The protesters appear to have cleared away. Protesters have amassed outside the 116th gates with the sign “Welcome Putin the Peacemaker.”  They are criticizing the U.S. and the Ukrainian government for their policies in Ukraine, and specifically the presence of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko at the World Leaders Forum. They’ve led numerous chants against […]