Columbia makes the news for being pretty damn classy — yeah, we like opera and classic literature, it’s whatever. (WQXR) These algae-covered homes might hold the key to energy independence, but only if you can deal with the slightly-offensive color. (Yahoo) Your daily dose of creepy people: police finally arrest a man who has lived […]
Last month, we had our first “WTF, Columbia” post, detailing intricate complaints about the school. This time around, Bwog Editor Alexandra Svokos (#transparency) divulges on an interesting experience. If you have a story you’d like to share about Columbia pushing you around, email tips@bwog.com or use our anonymous form. Anonymity guaranteed. I love this school. […]
A few months ago, Kaylin Mahoney, CC ’15, decided to drop everything, move to Rome, and blog about it. A few days ago, she sat down with Bwog (virtually—she’s in Italy, after all) for an interview. Bwog: How long were you at Columbia? Will you ever come back? Kaylin: I completed one and a half […]
You’ve been voting these past few days, and now the results are in for the 2013-2014 ESC Board. Though many races were uncontested, candidates for VP of Communications, 2014 President, and class representatives faced close races. See the results below: Executive Board Siddhant Bhatt (President) Tanya Shah (VP Policy) Jillian Ross (VP Communications) Brian Wu […]
As voting for SGA Elections closes tomorrow, Bwog sent out a few questions to the candidates for SGA President, Madelyn Popkin and Aliza Hassine to help you decide who deserves your vote. You should also make sure to check out all contestant’s platforms on eBear. Remember, even uncontested candidates need a certain percentage of the […]
The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time, and the best time to go to a cultural event is also all the time. Arts Editor Kyra Bloom’s got you covered in that department as you uncover yourself in the warm weather. Submit your event to events@bwog.com. On Campus: CMTS presents The Light in […]
And here we are, at the end of the road. The JJ lounge is singing a song of McBain, Schapiro, and Wien today, with the occasional Nussbaum thrown in for some variation. But hey, we love McBain. And we love you, end-of-the-lottery freshmen. Here till the bitter end, Bwog
Tipsters were soaking up the sun yesterday when they saw this baby and overheard these: “This reminds me of Lena Dunham” “Maybe she has an appointment with PrezBo.” “She must feel, like, so free.” Did the parents just not dress their toddler when they left their home, or did they take off all her clothes […]
Few things compare to the heart-warming feeling of biting into your favorite dessert, as your jaws and the pastry enter into a seductive oral tango. Tango tonight, our friends, at Live at Lerner’s Sounds event featuring Archie Pelago and desserts. The members of Archie Pelago do “great things with electronics and saxophones,” so you shouldn’t […]
Shamu’s hefty, just like SeaWorld’s IPO will be, at $540 million. There’s nothing like combining memories from our past with news that will affect our futures in finance. (Forbes) Stem cells are small, but their impact could be big. The Vatican promoting the use of adult stem cells is worth at least 10 Shamus. (Press-Enterprise) […]
In the new issue of your favorite magazine The Blue and White, on campus later this week, you’ll read about the denial of tenure to a favorite Barnard professor, get some insight into CUSH’s split from the IRC, and hear from the wisest cabbie in New York City. Whet your appetite with this piece by […]
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