We now have an ebola “czar.” Ivan Nicholas Alexander  Ron Klain will be responsible for overseeing the US’ response to the ebola crisis. (Reuters News) Bermuda was struck by a category two hurricane, Gonzalo. (Reuters News) Kris Jenner is “devastated” that Bruce is dating. Is Bwog the only one who remembers reading a magazine article […]

While we continue to hunch over crappy used textbooks and scribbled notes for most classes at Columbia, the world of education (even for Columbia) has been expanding with the help of the Internet. Education Enthusiast Courtney Couillard met up with Ted Limpert, the Communications and Outreach Manager at the Columbia Center for New Media Teaching […]

Bwog received a startling tip yesterday: “Something GIANT just flew out of the tree outside my window. I couldn’t see what it was, but holy shit. It must have literally been a pterodactyl or something. The night is dark and full of terrors.” We reported the incident to Public Safety, who has since launched a […]

Sometimes the Man can really get you down, especially here at Columbia, but not always for the wrong reasons. In light of today’s town hall on protest rules, we bring you an article from the Blue and White’s December issue on security at Columbia. This is the second half of the investigation written by Naomi Cohen. […]

A group of anonymous students have put together a Twitter account called Columbia Sloth to create, as they say, “the world’s laziest student journalism.” Sloth represents the apathetic and adorable side we all possess, and Sloth is never afraid to tell it like it is. Here’s a bit of a taste of Sloth’s thoughts: Sloth […]

The rules of protest and free speech are under review at Columbia, and today all students can make their voices heard at the First Rules Town Hall from 4-6 PM in Havemeyer 309. Time to speak up. This morning, hundreds of Hong Kong police raided a pro-democracy camp. About 800 officers infiltrated the protest zone […]

Sometimes the Man can really get you down, especially here at Columbia, but not always for the wrong reasons. In light of tomorrow’s town hall on protest rules, we bring you an article from the Blue and White’s December issue on security at Columbia. This is the first half of the investigation written by Naomi Cohen. […]

Monday’s SGA meeting was all about the upcoming curricular review: what it is and why it’s actually a really cool opportunity to put in your own two cents. As always, Barnard Bearoness Lauren Beltrone reports. The curricular review is basically an open mic for you to let the administration know how you feel about everything […]

On this drizzly fall day, a reminder that you stand not alone, but in the footsteps of the shades of the past. “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” Where you have procrastinated with Alma, they have procrastinated with Alma. Where you have […]

What do you think you talk about when you talk about food? Do you even know what you should be talking about when you talk about food? Bwog didn’t know either, so we sent hungry correspondent Ross Chapman to get answers.   A crowd with a median age of somewhere around 60 gathered in the East […]

Ah. The day has finally arrived. Midterm Day. When all your midterms are scheduled. Some of you freshmen must be nervous. You’ve got this. After all, you’ve had weeks to adequately study and prepare, and at the very least you know that after today, it’s all over. What’s that you say? Well the duck I am talking about […]

Let’s start off with HBO, which has announced the launch of a stand-alone streaming service next year! Unfortunately not soon enough to meet your urgent need to watch Season 2 of The Sopranos the night before your micro midterm. (Washington Post) Though new love might be beckoning, your current lover calls; Netflix needs your help. […]

Columbia’s Rules of Conduct, which govern protests and demonstrations on campus, are currently under review by the University Senate. Protest proponent Julia Goodman explores the potential impact of impending changes. Those interested in updates to the Rules of Conduct should attend the town hall this Friday from 4 to 6 pm in 309 Havemeyer. All […]

If there’s one thing we can say for sure, it’s that the CU Atheist and Agnostic Students Society has done a fabulous job with marketing. If you haven’t seen one of their flyers, you probably haven’t left your room in several weeks. Yesterday, though, we were interested in learning about more than just their astronomical […]

Do you like learning and drinking (presumably you do if you go to Columbia)? Raising the Bar is hosting an event called “Knowledge Meets Beer” on November 5th at which you go to a bunch of different bars, drink, and listen to important people speak! The tickets went on sale today at 4 pm, so […]