As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s never too early to be thinking about what to get that special someone. Nothing says “I care about you… and my community” like some locally made candies! Or, if love’s not your scene, stop by to get some ingredients for your Mardi Gras feast (Furnald kitchens here we come!). As […]
Hang onto your parkas, folks — this weekend we might get roughly a million inches of snow. Or it might sprinkle a bit. Or it might not do anything at all. Oh weather forecasts, how you toy with us so! (Gawker) As you confusedly attempt to set your thermostat for the weekend (just kidding, the […]
Earlier tonight, the Spectator reported that an unidentified Greek organization would lose its charter because of a hazing incident. Details concerning the nature of the infraction and the specific organization have not yet been disclosed by administrators or the Inter-Greek Council, though one commenter speculated that it was Zeta Beta Tau. Columbia defines hazing as an action […]
Bwog recently found out about an under-utilized cat resource in the neighborhood: the feral cats of Morningside Park. We sat down with self-proclaimed Emissary of the Cats, Christian Zhang, CC ’16, to get some information and tips on how to find these cats ourselves. Bwog: So, how did you find out about these feral cats […]
This semester, Columbia dining, CCSC ’16, and ESC ’16 have implemented a new idea in the John Jay dining hall: the Community Table. Intended to build community within Columbia, but especially within the freshman class, this new addition seemed like a nice way to spice up your meal with awkward small talk engaging conversation. We […]
In this lecture hall review, Bwog navigates its way through the maze of Schermerhorn to arrive in a cushioned wonderland inhabited by over-zealous freshmen and cocky professors alike. We all have high expectations the first time we walk into Schermerhorn 501. It’s the first semester of freshman year, and you’ve optimistically set out to worm […]
Delta GDP, the Growth and Development Project at Columbia, will meet tonight at 8:30 pm in Hamilton 303 for an open dialogue on women’s rights in India. As you’re eating your free samosas, discuss with peers the recent rape and murder of Jyothi Singh Pandey, India’s general attitude on the issue, and the future of […]
Button your buttons, shine your shoes! There’s culture all around, and it’s pretty fun too. Our Arts Editor Kyra Bloom brings it all to you. Tonight Grupo Quisqueyano is sponsoring an Afrobeats Dance Workshop tonight at 6 pm in Barnard Hall, Studio 1. The event is in honor of the beginning of Black History Month […]
This morning the 11-person SIC committee announced the names of the student organizations whom they chose to live in two EC townhouses, a spiffy Wallach suite, and the Convent (“Special Interest Community House”). The lucky winners have until tomorrow at 5 pm to accept the offers. Congrats to the following groups! Wallach 2C: Writer’s House SIC House: […]
We’re sure you’re counting down the hours until Valentine’s Day, but look no further, dear souls. Love is already all around us. The Pentagon gets romantic. (NY Times) Passion soars in Florida. (CBS) Two entities collide. (KTLA) A baby comes out of it all. (Washington Post) S/he grows up in a truly new era. (USA […]
Bwog knows that you secretly crave confirmation of your opinions on everything from pastries to cafes to chairs, so we are bringing you a new series of reviews of lecture halls. Tonight, we explore the dark side of one of America’s favorite founding fathers… the shitty elevator access in the Columbia Hall named after Alexander […]
SGA met again in the cozy, if bright, room of Diana 502, eager and ready to ask tough questions of their administrative guest, Linda Bell. There, once again, Diana Bureau Chief Madeleine Ball watched and listened, as stoic as a Stark in the godswood. This week, SGA began their meeting by excitedly welcoming Barnard’s provost, […]
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