Yesterday, CCSC, in collaboration with ESC, GSSC, FLIP, and the administration, as well as a team of independent app designers, took strides to fix the issue of food insecurity on campus by announcing several new programs. Columbia College’s student council, along with those from Engineering and General Studies, unveiled the Emergency Meal Fund, a student-provided bank […]

The Atlantic’s Citylab put together an article using the story of a street artist both celebrated and sued to explore the contradictory mainstream appeal of outlaw urban art. And there is no way for you to talk about it without coming across as the worst as you will be: A) a Columbia kid telling someone […]

Earlier tonight, CCSC announced a plan to address food insecurity at Columbia—an issue brought to the forefront by last year’s CCSC and FLIP.  The plan involves a mobile app called Swipes that will connect students who need access to dining halls to students with available swipes.  The app will be available for download “soon.” CCSC’s […]

Bucket List represents the immense academic privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. Take the time on this light week to go to one of these events. Our recommendations are below, and the full list can be found below the jump. As always, if we’ve made a mistake or left anything noteworthy off the list, please let us […]

So you think Bwog might be the place for you, but you don’t think you quite want to commit to being a Daily Editor. There are many other ways to get involved with Bwog as a first-year, including applying to be a Staff Writer. Staff writer responsibilities involve generating content for the site, attending weekly […]

You’re going to forget something, but chances are it won’t be a big deal. Unless it is a big deal. Take our quiz to find out how you flaked and whether or not you’ll recover.

“Four score and seven years ago…” – (Former) President Abraham Lincoln, 1863 “Imma let you finish…” – (Future) President Kanye West, 2009 These are just some of the great opening lines of our great history.  Who knows what might be penned among them during this remarkable time: the beginning of 2015 fall classes at Columbia. […]

Queen vs. Queen: Today, Queen Elizabeth II surpasses her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria to become the longest reigning English monarch.   Congratulations you old bag! (Wall Street Journal) Sister vs. Sister: Serena Williams totally unexpectedly beat her sister Venus Williams in the U.S. Open last night and now moves on to the semi-finals. Christian vs. Christian: The Westboro […]

Real people Upperclassmen are back on campus and first-years have survived the insanity of NSOP. Bwog hopes everyone is making it through the first day of classes, but if you barely struggled through, re-live the highs and lows of the long weekend with field notes. Firsts for non-first-years: Got thrown up on for the first […]

In honor of first-years beginning their experience of taking Lit Hum, we bring you a piece from the latest edition of The Blue and White featuring an interview between B&W writer Miriam Elzonahy and Christia Mercer.  Christia Mercer, Gustave M. Berne Professor of Philosophy, has been at Columbia for 20 years, and served as chair […]

Classes are starting again, and textbook buying is about to suck hundreds of thousands of dollars out of the Columbia student body. Trying to stay attractive to upperclassmen and introduce itself to freshmen, Book Culture has introduced a new deal for students. The 112th Street-based academic bookstore, with other locations at 114th and Broadway and […]

The beginning of the school year can feel a bit overwhelming as you decide what clubs you want to join or how you want to get involved in the Columbia community. At Bwog, we offer multiple ways to get involved with our site as a first-year, including being a Daily. Dailies (or Daily Editors) are responsible […]

Up: Bernie Sanders continues to lead Hillary Clinton in the polls in NH. We truly are feeling the Bern (and it’s not from a VD) (Politico) Down: The infamous Kim Davis is requesting that the Kentucky Governor frees her from jail (CNN) Up: Abel used to be unknown when he dropped The Trilogy, so find out how […]

While casually checking our courses on SSOL/my.barnard tonight, we came across a startling change to one of our courses this fall. The professor for the Freedom of Speech and Press course (famously taught each fall by PrezBo) has been changed to Anita Dwyer. To confirm, we also found that the CU Directory of Courses also […]

Sure, NSOP is supposed to be a fun time for all first-years, but admit it – you didn’t really do it right. Whether you were too clean or too sloppy, you probably missed out on some stuff you really hoped for. Did you screw up, or did you achieve the elusive Perfect NSOP?