The president of CU Dems Janine Balekdjian,CC ’13, replies to an article entitled “How to Save the Democratic Party” in the most recent issue of The Nation magazine. She says that the Democratic Party has not actually “left its New Deal roots,” nor has it “abandoned progressivism,” citing the Affordable Care Act as evidence. She discusses […]
Bucket List represents the unbelievable 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. As always, feel free to mention any events we may have missed in the comments section (and/or mock our typos) and we’ll add them. Our recommendations […]
The future—specifically the post-finals future—is looking pretty good compared to the present reality of the B.O. stench circulating the Butler reading rooms. If only studying for exams weren’t so difficult…(Buzzfeed) NASA Satellites of the future captured new images of the Earth at night. Pictures brought to you by the same people who created Beyoncé. (NASA, […]
Dear Admitted Students, We’re so excited for you! We know you can’t wait to be here, and we can’t wait to induct you into our secret society welcome you. It may seem like college is too far away. In the meantime here are some tips to feel like a Columbia student regardless of where you […]
Whether you are just putting up a few stickers or going all out with a well-adorned Christmas tree, you can get your post of fame by sending us pictures of your holiday decor! To start us off, Furnald 9 finds Santa taking a break in their lounge: For all you non-believers, here is the man […]
A tipster overheard this at Ferris: “Both coffee machines aren’t working. My life is over! I’m going to drop out or something. Let’s burn this place to the ground.” Keeping your blood coffee content high via Shutterstock
The first night of Hanukkah begins today at sundown! Join the Jewish organizations of Chabad and Hillel on Low Steps for some free hot cider and jelly donuts from 6PM to 8PM. There will be a ceremony to light the big menorah afterwards. Update Some pictures from the festivities: Drool-worthy feast via Shutterstock
This weekend, the Barnard Theater Department presents Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale in the Minor Latham Playhouse. Adjunct Art Analyst Alex Taylor attended the Thursday evening performance. The Barnard Theater Department’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale was stunning from the moment the house opened. The set design, a senior thesis of Noriko Ohashi (GS ’13), was […]
When a fin whale washes up on a Malibu beach, authorities made the surprising wise decision to leave the carcass to decay. Bwog believes they have learned their lesson after an unfortunate incident involving dynamite and washed up whales. (Fox) Psy’s meteoric rise to fame for Gangnam Style puts his past in the spotlight. Netizens revealed Psy […]
Tonight offers the most difficult decision you may have to make this week. (Besides, you know, which classes to study most for.) It’s French food versus Mean Girls. From 9 to 11 pm in Carman Lounge, CCSC and Ferris Reel will be hosting a free screening of Mean Girls (which just makes us have a lot of feelings). […]
Registration for CU Dance Marathon closes this weekend! For those of you who don’t know, this 18-hour dance party raises money for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. If charity isn’t enough to convince you, maybe the opportunity to dance to Gavin Russom of LCD Soundsystem and The American Dream Team will be. And if exercise isn’t […]
A tipster overheard this exchange between two male athletes eating at John Jay. Athlete 1: I don’t like girls with straight hair. Athlete 2: What are you talking about? Girls with straight hair can be really sexy! What kind of hair does your mom have? Athlete 1: What? Why? Athlete 2: I took psychology my […]
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