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On Wellness, Semantics, Transparency, and Other Buzzwords

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 49 Comments

Bwog Editor Alexandra Svokos is tired of hearing the word “wellness.” This past Sunday, the Student Wellness Project hosted their second Wellness Summit from 1-4 pm in the Diana. I left this summit far more stressed than I had been before I walked in. I was agitated following the discussions, having been pounded with a […]

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Dance Marathon Going Strong 5 Hours In

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 3 Comments

Five and a half hours into the CUDM for pediatric AIDS prevention and things seem to be going swimmingly. Bwog popped in and spotted a number of things: lots of falafel and Havana empañadas, Venom and Onyx performing, and, most importantly, Danza Kuduro blaring through the speakers. But things were looking kind of sparse so maybe […]

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In Defense Of: 209

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 1 Comments

In our somewhat-regular feature In Defense Of, we bring much-needed support to the most maligned Columbia (or life) institutions. This week, sometimes studier Alexandra Avvocato puts her books aside to defend that most notorious of reading rooms: Butler 209. As a freshman, I avoided Butler 209 like the plague. According to established wisdom, it was […]

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That Which Shall Not Be Named is Really Asking to Be Named

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 11 Comments

So everyone and their mother has seen the front page of the New York Times. Our very own f-word team has lost its way to infamy and now Bwog has to do some tricky grammatical gymnastics to report on it.* Sigh. *Just to be clear, this is not a post about That Which Shall Not Be […]

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Free Food for Thought

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 2 Comments

The Columbia Neuroscience Society will be having a research symposium today from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Satow Room, and there will be food (of the free variety). If you’re looking to find some potential research opportunities (not just in the Neuroscience Department) or looking for brain food lunch, stop by! Things got really out […]

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The Longest Greatest Most Philanthropic Dance Party of the Year

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 0 Comments

That’s right kids, it’s the 13th annual Columbia University Dance Marathon. The marathon will be held in the Diana Event Oval and dancing will start at 1:00. Tickets are $10 and include a free T-shirt, foodstuffs, and lots of opportunities to win prizes. Fundraising efforts will go towards pediatric AIDS prevention. Check out the Facebook […]

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Bwoglines: Celebrity Edition

By Bwog Staff on Nov 23, 2013 0 Comments

Here’s a review of Catching Fire that will have no effect on whether or not you actually see the movie. (CNN) Lady Gaga did another weird thing but this one you probably shouldn’t open at work. (Digital Spy) Sorry that the word ‘selfie’ is still being used. (Daily Beast) And your weekly Rob Ford. (Daily Beast) […]

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Phonoscenes: The Music Your Parents Like, But Better

By Bwog Staff on Nov 22, 2013 16 Comments

Columbia University is home to an immense number of beautiful, intelligent, and talented people. Now we introduce you to yet another group of aforementioned individuals: Phonoscenes. The group that you may never have heard of, but probably should have, Phonoscenes competed at last year’s Battle of the Bands and Lowlapalooza. They are self-described as “a group of five early twenty somethings […]

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Vissi d’Opera On Demand

By Bwog Staff on Nov 22, 2013 6 Comments

This past week, the libraries rolled out an exciting new resource: Columbia students now have free access to Met Opera On Demand, which features video and audio recordings of operas live from the Met. We combed through the catalog to find what you should be watching. Also note that today WKCR is honoring Benjamin Britten’s […]

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CU Players Presents Genet’s The Maids

By Bwog Staff on Nov 22, 2013 2 Comments

CU Players, Columbia’s theater group that fades in and out of existence, put on a production Jean Genet’s disturbing French drama, The Maids. Intrigued by the intersection of sadism and masochism, Shelley Farmer reviewed the play for Bwog. The 1947 drama centers on two maids, Claire and Solange, who engage in ritualistic, sadomasochistic “games” while their employer, […]

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Grieving For Fish: Hoping For Conversation

By Bwog Staff on Nov 22, 2013 4 Comments

This weekend, NOMADS is presenting “Grieving for Fish,” a new play by Elyse Pitock, BC ’15. Bwog chatted with her about the show, which will be playing at the Glicker-Milstein Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 8 pm. The process for this production began 8 months ago. Pitock reached out to Columbia and Barnard first-year students […]

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Overheard: Adderall Papers

By Bwog Staff on Nov 22, 2013 7 Comments

While waiting for a class this week, Bwog overheard a group of TAs for a class on Buddhism talking about their students. First TA: “They’re grumpy because they don’t get any sleep and it’s also a side effect of the Adderall. You can always tell when you’re reading an Adderall paper—they think we can’t tell, […]

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Bwoglines: Hungry Hungry… Crocodile? Edition

Zack Abrams 0

boycotting twitter
don't forget about night market!
finally sweater weather
it's a beautiful day for living in constant fear of what trump will tweet next
pep rally will be fun
the goat
what's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile again?

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Butler Rooms Ranked By Optimal Crying Locations (From Worst to Best)

Megan Wylie 1

*jewel voice* who can save your soul
but is any of butler really good?
fifth floor truly does suck
i'd give all of it a 4.5/10 at best
pro tip: don't go here
psh thats easier said than done i know
the call of the columns is just too loud

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What To Do With Your Parents During Homecoming: A Guide

Zoe Rossetto Metcalfe 0

avoid times square like the plague
best for everyone involved tbh
homecoming 2017
is the strand even hipster anymore?
take advantage of that open wallet if you can
while you can

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Why Are Alums Who Literally Graduated Still On Campus?

Youngweon Lee 2

can you imagine literally having a real job and knowing what you're doing with your life lol unrelatable content
does this count as investigative journalism?
i for one would like to be a Real Adult if that means there are no more fucking midterms
peoplehop? of sorts? maybe? idk?
this doesn't really explain alums who literally just come to 1020 and hang out alone though but i'm too shy to confront any of those people
what does it feel like to not be a broke college student anymore?

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“You’re All So Upset:” Theatre MFA Class Of 2018 Opens The Lenfest Center With Chekhov’s “The Seagull”

Levi Cohen 4

a great time but also A Lot
everyone is unhappy lol
is it theatre or theater
quality chekhovian content
reviewz
seriously this performance was a Trip
the second line in the play is literally like I Hate My Life
theater reviews
when late 19th century russian drama is hashtag relatable

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Announcement: Big Sub 2017!

Sarah Harty 1

big sub
this is making me hungry
though technically as a new york school we should call it a big hero
wait but we might get sued
whoops @disney

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Bwoglines: Mr. Robot Edition

Sarah Harty 3

@ slow walkers
@people who stand in the MIDDLE of the tunnel IN GROUPS
cause you know nothing's been done about gun control yet
dont put tape on your comp its dumb
dont you think kim jong un has better things to do
jhumpa lahiri
north by northwest is a great movie go see it
ooh maybe we could make a north by northwest corner?
tbh i'd see it

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Choose Your Own Drunk Adventure: Homecoming Edition

Victoria Arancio 1

gonna get drunk for my bday weekend!!!
homecoming 2017
i feel kinda guilty for not going to the game when football is doing so well?
i really hope football wins but i feel like they'll lose
im gonna need a new liver after this weekend
keep shakin

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