We thought we were done. We thought we’d escaped the hellhole of Columbia for a week and returned, ready to face the rest of the semester head-on. But alas, too soon after our arrival, new demons attacked with a vengeance: we’ve got midterms next week. Why, Columbia, is it always midterms? Why? Midterms? What Midterms? Ate […]

While there have been countless questionable Public Safety emails, we were particularly concerned with the misleading note we received last Tuesday regarding the “Active Shooter Awareness Seminar.” Bwog Staffer Nikki Shaner-Bradford  calls out this blatant oversight. Dearest Public Safety, What happened last Tuesday? Your typically thrilling and community building emails took a turn for the sinister. By this, I […]

If your housing situation and the Bacchanal war on fun didn’t make life feel enough like an ABC soap opera, don’t worry. Election season is arriving like spring, and soon you will be able to consume the drama from ESC, CCSC, and, now that its deadline for candidacy has passed, GSSC. Find the complete list of candidates […]

We know it’s impossible to forget about the Sexual Respect Requirement, constantly looming over our heads like that giant phallic-shaped balloon hovering over Butler in a dream we once had – but just in case it slipped your mind, this is a friendly reminder that tonight at 11:59pm is the deadline to register. All new […]

The Columbia Provost just announced that the University will raise the minimum hourly wage for student workers to $15, and this change will be implemented over the course of the next three years. This announcement comes after calls from student groups (such as Student-Worker Solidarity) to raise the pay rate for campus jobs. Read the […]

CCSC took a longer break than the rest of us (there was no meeting last week), but they’re right back into the swing of things with planning College Days, proving their dedication to the Core. Joe Milholland proves his own dedication by, once again, faithfully reporting on the details. Next week is College Days – a […]

Today, Bwog reviews Woodbridge: a dorm with suites less famous than EC, but no less coveted. If you’re a senior in a double, and you have at least some kind of cooking knowledge, this dorm may be just the place for you. Location: 431 Riverside Drive Nearby dorms: Schapiro Stores and restaurants: Morton Williams, Sweetgreen, Vine, M2M, Starbucks, 115th […]

California legislators reached a tentative deal to adopt a $15 minimum wage yesterday. This legislation, which would raise the wage slowly over the course of six years, would mean a raise for one out of three workers in the state. (New York Times) Speaking of wages: new study shows that the gender pay gap in […]

Did your parents send you a fuckload of peeps in your Easter basket? If not, aka if your parent’s don’t love you, did you go down to Duane Reade and buy them all yourself at half price? Either way, you’ve got a lot of peeps. We feel you. We’re here for you (just like JC, […]

Have you found a place to live yet? (Sorry, too personal? Too bad.) Housing continues, and we’re still rolling out the reviews. For this installment of housing reviews, we’re going just around the River bend… Location: 628 West 114th Street (AKA “River”) between Broadway and Riverside Drive. Nearby dorms: Shapiro, Broadway, Hogan… somewhat. Stores and restaurants: […]

Bucket List represents the intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. Our recommendations for this week are below, and the full list is after the jump. If you notice any events that have been left off the […]

Students across all undergraduate schools often complain about one problematic aspect of the institution: the medical services. Sometimes it’s impossible to get an appointment. Other times the treatment of sick students is dismissive or rude. And with frightening frequency, the information distributed to patients is contradictory or just plain wrong. One Columbia student recently had an experience at John Jay Medical […]