Farewell 2025, Hello 2026! Here are the top 100 pop culture moments of this past year, as ranked by Bwog. Editor’s Note: Mentions of death, violence, and abuse.

Columbia originally closed the gates as a temporary measure in a time of crisis. Two presidential administrations later, and it doesn’t seem like they intend to open them any time soon. How does this impact community life at Columbia?

On September 24, environmental advocate Christopher Swain stood outside the United Nations headquarters and proposed a Constitutional Amendment to “protect the rights of nature and future generations.”

Alvarez shared his story with Bwog, discussing his journey, aspirations, and the support that helped him get here.

Sudden adjustments to upperclassmen housing this summer have made some question why it happened without warning. Were Housing and Residential life able to plan for admissions changes?

After a summer away from campus, many students have returned to increased security measures and an unsure sense of what this means for life at Columbia. 

Columbia in Tech (CiT) has announced a new $100,000 initiative to help support Columbia students and alumni in technology over the next decade. The initiative aims to provide resources for students and alumni to pursue careers in technology and propel the University’s presence in technological innovation. 

Researchers and research centers across Columbia have had to navigate unprecedented funding cuts in recent weeks and create contingency plans for long-term projects. One member of the CIESIN research team shares their story.

Beginning in Fall 2025, the Columbia Climate School, in collaboration with Columbia Business School, will launch the nation’s first Master’s in Climate Finance program. The degree will explore how financial tools can be leveraged to develop innovative solutions for mitigating the effects of climate change.

Psychology is the coolest major and subject (coming from an unbiased Psychology major).

We’ve all heard about it, but what does it actually even mean?

On Tuesday, February 18, teams of SEAS students competed in the first annual Cardboard Boat Regatta hosted by the Engineering Student Council. Students worked in groups of four to build boats from cardboard and race them in the Uris pool.

So what even is Sustainable Development?

Sociology should be a part of the Core…

If you want to get meta about everything all the time, Math is the major for you.