Learn about Columbia’s American Studies department!

In February, CU Student Union launched its first mass meeting as a coalition of students seeking to represent student interests to administration.

Come move and groove with the wonderful Barnard Dance Department!

On January 15, Shaun Abreu, New York City Council Member of Manhattan’s 7th District, and Victor Edwards, chair of NYC Community Board 9, published an open letter urging Interim President Katrina Armstrong to reopen college walk to the public, citing its historical significance to the community.

In December, a petition was circulated condemning harassment experienced by Student Senator Helen Han Wei Luo. It called for the removal of Professor Shai Davidai and a public statement, among other demands.  Content warning: Sinophobia (anti-Chinese sentiment), antisemitism, brief mention of sexual harassment

After a short hiatus on our series, we’re back with another edition of Albums That Defined Our Semester. Luckily for you, it’s been a good year for music.

Luiza Diniz Vilanova (CC ‘24) becomes the first Brazilian citizen in history to be selected as a Rhodes Scholar. But with her, it is so much more than titles and academics.

Some things you just got to do for the sake of the senior bucket list…

Now in the second half of the fall semester, the new security measures from the start of the year haven’t gone anywhere. Students report feeling isolated and exhausted by the feeling of added surveillance on campus after the Spring 2024 protests. 

Celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of Erika Avallone (BC ‘26) and Valerie Hsieh (GSAS ‘25) for completing the 2024 NYC Marathon!

For more than two years, the student-led Reproductive Justice Collective (RJC) has been urging Barnard and Columbia to provide medication abortion on campus. Abortion is still not available at Barnard except through referrals after the college first promised it on campus in 2022. In the meantime, students from RJC have taken it upon themselves to […]

An inside look into the architectural installation in Avery Plaza, with conversations with the faculty and students involved.

Frederick Neuhouser, Barnard Philosophy Professor and President of the College’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, spoke with Bwog regarding student protests in 1968 versus 2024. 

On Monday, September 23, an independent group of Barnard faculty members organized a teach-in outside Barnard Hall, claiming instances of violations of freedom of expression and shared governance. 

Columbia University has been subject to much media attention regarding its pro-Palestine protests and Encampments over the past several months. Bwog reported on the protests first-hand and provided live updates throughout the duration of the Encampment. Read for a summary of Bwog’s coverage of the protests during the 2023-2024 academic year. Content warning: violence, discrimination, […]