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Columbia Congratulates Its Newest Latter-Day Saint

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 5 Comments

Ben Platt CC ’16 of previous Pitch Perfect popularity has just received what many would consider the greatest honor of all: the chance to portray Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Second National Tour of The Book of Mormon.  Beginning in Chicago, this will be the third production of the Tony Award-winning hit.  Tickets are already sold out […]
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The 27th Alfred Joyce Kilmer Bad Poetry Contest is Tonight!

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 7 Comments

Tonight in 309 Havemeyer at 8:30 pm, the Philolexian Society invites you to “celebrate mediocrity in a form that is less violent than Lions football” at the 27th Alfred Joyce Kilmer Bad Poetry Contest. Anyone who attends can show  off their horrible writings skills in front of a huge crowd – over 300 attendees in […]
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Snowbrawl 2012: Report from the Field

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 7 Comments

The night was chilly but the fight was heated. Last night’s Snowbrawl 2012 was a violent bonanza of snow-related fun. These tidbits from Bwog’s intrepid tipsters give us some idea of the carnage: Overheard at Snowbrawl 2012: “PEOPLE ARE NOT TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY ENOUGH” Girl to friends after getting smacked in the face: “It’s assault […]
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Found: Leopard print scarf

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 0 Comments

Leopard print scarf found in Havemeyer. Can now be found at the lost and found in Low Library.
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Nick Dirks, Dean of Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Resigns

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 17 Comments

Nicholas Dirks, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, has resigned to become chancellor (that’s California for “president”) of UC-Berkeley. Dirks is a celebrated anthropology professor who left UMichigan for Columbia in 1997 to overhaul our anthropology department. A few years later, Prezbo arrived at Columbia from UMichigan and asked Dirks to join […]
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Morningside Almanac: Week of 11/8

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 0 Comments

Greetings produce enthusiasts. Although the weather has been horrific lately, and it’s understandable if you don’t want to leave your room ever again, you still do need to eat your greens. So, here’s your market news for this week: There will be NO FOOD SCRAPS COLLECTION this Sunday. You can, however, take your scraps to […]
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Bwoglines: Across and Under Seas Edition

By Bwog Staff on Nov 08, 2012 0 Comments

Many of our dearest aquatic friends  had a close brush with death after Hurricane Sandy cheekily flooded the New York Aquarium. (NYT) Don’t worry, if our home ever floods, we’ll have an escape plan. Scientists have found the “earthiest new planet yet”. Soon we’ll all be living in out there… (TIME) As you wait for […]
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Massive Snowball Fight Tonight!

By Bwog Staff on Nov 07, 2012 7 Comments

The first snowball fight of the year is in half an hour—go to Butler Lawn at midnight. Can it top those of previous years? You decide. Send your pictures and videos to tips@bwog.com.
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Lumosity Says Columbians are the 61st Smartest Students

By Bwog Staff on Nov 07, 2012 36 Comments

Lumosity analyzed various colleges and universities in a study designed to test “the cognitive performance of their students.” Its study used the voluntary game scores of 89,699 college users to create a “Grand Index score,” which Lumosity then ranked by institution. Topping the list were MIT, Harvard, and Stanford, while Columbia interestingly came in at […]
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Don’t Become an Icicle

By Bwog Staff on Nov 07, 2012 6 Comments

Due to the snow that has fallen upon Columbia, CU Public Safety sent out a text that the Morningside evening shuttle service has been suspended. Also, Columbia University Facilities sent out an email saying that the gates near Chapel, Earl Hall, and CEPSR might not be open before 10 am tomorrow morning. Stay warm and […]
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Campus Character: Janine Balekdjian

By Bwog Staff on Nov 07, 2012 34 Comments

In this piece from the Autumn issue of  The Blue & White, Anna Bahr, BC ’14, introduces us to the interesting personality of the president of the CU Dems. You will probably hear Janine Balekdjian, CC ’13, before you see her. Though diminutive in stature, her voice more than compensates for her petite frame. As Peter […]
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Goodbye Rack & Soul

By Bwog Staff on Nov 07, 2012 8 Comments

After six years of faithfully dishing up feel-good Southern food, Rack & Soul is turning off its ovens and closing its doors. The 109th Street establishment endeared many in both of its past locations with its ribs, fried chicken, and biscuits. The owner, Michael Eberstadt, broke the news with a sign. Mouth-watering meat via Shutterstock
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First Year Student Taylor Wallace Has Passed Away

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Bwog’s Costume Closet: Ezra Koenig

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The Class Of 2020: Where Are They Now?

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Halloween Horror Story: Lost In Havemeyer Hall

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Baking With Bwog: Jack Skellington Pumpkin Pie

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Where Art Thou: Halloween Arts

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Bwoglines: What Were They Thinking?

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Bwog’s Costume Closet: Sexy Ivy League

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