The College of Dental Medicine, as well as the Columbia University at large, got some sad news last night: Jiwon Lee, dental student, has died. Lee had been missing since April 1st, but her body has been identified in the Hudson river. Bwog sends its deepest condolences to all those affected; be reminded that CPS and the Office […]
The White House correspondent’s dinner was last night, and President Obama got his comedy on. (CBS) Confused about new Snapchat? So are a lot of people. (Atlantic) Teen Boys are losing their virginity earlier and earlier, according to the Onion, which cites Columbia (!). (the Onion) Want to get hired at Goldman Sachs? Apparently this […]
As our Founding Fathers noted in the Declaration of Independence: Let Facts be submitted to a candid world! That’s what members of CUCR say they are trying to do. But first, here are some other facts: Members of CUCR were going to present a list of grievances at the meeting of their board (new and old) […]
Our next Senior Wisdom is from Max Daniel, who had the opportunity to touch Zach Galifianakis’s beard. Name, Hometown, School, Major: Max Daniel, Morton Grove, IL, GS/JTS, American Studies and Jewish Literature Claim to fame: I’m editor-in-chief of The Current and president of Yiddish Club. I also host WBAR’s “Abraham Lincoln’s Hour of Crunk” on […]
To enjoy the beautiful weather these past few nights compared to a soggy week, Tempted Theatre Trooper Britt Fossum went out to enjoy KSCT’s production of The Tempest on Thursday night and reports back on her experience in the outdoor theater. KCST’s The Tempest was incredibly entertaining. It was also a bit of a mess at times, as […]
In case your FOMO has doubled considering it’s the end of the semester, or you’re already having ragrets about not being involved in enough extra curriculars, Bwog is always looking to embrace new members with open arms. We’ll be meeting tonight at 7pm in the SGO Room on the 5th Floor of Lerner. Come eat […]
In celebration of the last Sunday before classes for the semester, we bring you the first of two Senior Wisdoms for the day from Diana Guyton on breathing, forgetting, and cheaper Pad Thai. Name, Hometown, School, Major: Diana Guyton, Atlanta, Columbia College, Creative Writing and Hispanic Studies Claim to fame: For whatever it’s worth: WKCR blues programmer, […]
Just one of the many lecturers taking part in the new Raising the Bar program, Professor Andrew Ross of NYU spoke about economic issues Tuesday night. Economics enthusiast Dani Lopez attended the lecture and reports on her thoughts from the night. When I heard I would have the opportunity to discuss pressing economic issues over […]
Bucket List represents the intellectual privilege of attending Columbia University. We try to compile all the upcoming guest speakers and lectures in the upcoming week, and since it’s reading week you obviously will need extra intellectual stimulation. Feel free to mention any events we may have missed in the comments section and we’ll add them. […]
The New York Times published a piece on sexual assault, featuring the issues at Columbia and quotes from actual students who have filed complaints. If Columbia’s administrators won’t talk about it, the Times will. (NY Times) It’s been too long since we saw a bunch of famous people, particularly the president, try to be funny. We […]
Our next wise senior is Finn Vigeland, COÖPer and former managing editor of Spec, who writes about vulnerability, transit, and the roof of Low. Name, Hometown, School, Major: Finn Vigeland, Tuckahoe, NY, Columbia College, Urban Studies Claim to fame: Speccie, tour guide, COÖPer, cruciverbalist. Where are you going? First, to Brazil and Colombia to chill with […]
What with the fiasco that was this year’s every year’s Housing Lottery, off-campus housing started to look pretty damn good, by which we mean you threatened once to screw the system and move your paltry belongings a full ten blocks up/downtown. But here’s the deal: that might not be the worst impulse you’ve ever had, […]
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