In a press release sent out this morning, a letter signed by over thirty Columbia and Barnard faculty members calls for a review of the Rules of Protest. The letter is addressed to the Senate Rules Committee, and declares the faculty members’ support for a student petition put forth by Brennon Mendez (CC ‘17) and Abby Porter (CC ‘17). […]

What did we miss while we were doing anything except watching basketball getting ahead on our final term papers, awaiting the first snow, or dreaming of Thanksgiving break? The basketball teams here at Columbia are clearly more deserving of our attention, as sports fanatic Ross Chapman will tell you.  The men’s and women’s basketball teams […]

A Hip Barnard student got her own spread in Teen Vogue for having a really hip dorm room. We applaud you for having the energy, time, and cleanliness to keep up with dorm room appearances, Ms. Deczynski. (Teen Vogue) This Staten Island mom is like a real-world Nancy from Weeds, making her home into the neighborhood heroin stop. […]

Bwog awakens from post-Thanksgiving slumber to bring important news. An anonymous friend, stuck on campus, sent the following series of tips to Bwog: “Someone shat in spec elevator” “They’re trying not to have the info leaked that it happened” “They’re trying to keep it silenced” “They paid to have it removed” While this could just […]

Happy Thanksgiving, pals! No matter how much you have due on Monday, it’s now time to get the hell out of Morningside Heights and go eat and drink yourselves into stupors. You know how much we love you guys (and posting about food and alcohol), but for now, Bwog needs to take a break and […]

As part of an annual tradition, we’re once again bringing to you a small snippet of the many things we’re thankful for, from roommates to alcohol to understanding TAs. Comment below some of the things you’re thankful for this year! The Pals: Zayn Malik (and his hair) My amazeballs roomie Gwendolyn My suitemates The ladies at Liz’s […]

If you’re still in the city and planning on going home, you should probably think about leaving right now. (Gothamist) An early Christmas present: Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are back to filming Sherlock. (Mirror) Haven’t talked to your high school friends (or your high school dealer) in a while? Here’s a guide to scoring […]

Here at Bwog, we’re bringing back a long-lost fan favorite: comment awards! Here we recognize our loyal commenter base for providing us and the Columbia community as a whole with endless humor, food for thought, and even suggestions for controlling our freshmen. If you made the cut, congratulations!  Staff Appreciation Award: We are also Anna […]

According to an article in Capital New York (on Capital Pro, excuse us, subscription required) by former Bwog editor-at-large Conor Skelding, President Bollinger promised Barnard-Columbia Divest a decision on whether or not he will divest from fossil fuels by the end of the academic year. According to Skelding’s article, PrezBo made the commitment to a decision […]

This past weekend, the Barnard Theatre Department put on a production of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull in Minor Latham Playhouse. Bwog’s in-house theater critic discusses the success of subtlety in the show.  Theater shouldn’t come in screaming its intention, tearing off its clothes to reveal itself. It also can’t try for complete obscurity, babble incoherently, […]

General Studies Dean Peter Awn sent out his usual Thanksgiving message to the GS student body today, and as usual, he induced laughter hard enough to leave one short of breath as he ventured through Paris with a turkey. Because we love you so much, we’re sharing his hilarity. Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Columbia! Dear Students, […]

Another week, another SGA meeting. This time, they welcomed in several people, one of whom asked them to sign a petition. For what, you ask? Diana Center Daredevil Joseph Milholland brings you the minutes from last night.  At Monday night’s Barnard Student Government Association general body meeting, the council interacted with an admin, their student […]

This semester is almost over (pheww…), but for a select few people, that means their time at Columbia will soon be over too. Fortunately, some of them will get a final chance to shine and spread their wisdom across the Columbia community, from Low to Butler and back: Bwog is now accepting nominations for fall […]

The grand jury in charge of Officer Darren Wilson’s case did not indict him for his fatal shooting of Michael Brown. Racial tensions and distrust of law enforcement are high among residents in Ferguson and around the country. Is this a step back in the fight against racism? (Kansas City Star/AP) Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has […]