So, if you’ve been outside in the past week (and if you haven’t, Bwog salutes you) you’ve probably noticed that the weather has taken a turn for the dismal. Every day brings a fresh struggle over which accessories to wear – umbrella, sweater, rain boots, sunglasses, mink stole… The soul grows fatigued. Tonight however, shitty […]
As you may have noticed, we’ve been doing “science” lately in order to procrastinate actually doing anything, ever. So far, we’ve told you what percentage of the Student Life Fee you can drink back, and what percentage you can poncho-back. In this installment, we use our fancy back-of-the-envelope skillz (you can’t prove it’s on a […]
Last night, campus political groups the Columbia Political Union, CU College Republicans, CU Dems, and the Roosevelt Institute hosted a live screening (with free pizza!) of the first Presidential Debate being held at the University of Denver, Colorado. Bwog’s Debate Devotee Maren Killackey watched intently as America’s favorite presidential candidates went at it. The air […]
Go support local farmers and fend off scurvy at the Columbia Greenmarket, on Broadway between 114th and 116th every Thursday and Sunday. The market accepts credit, debit, and EBT. This week’s highlights: On Sundays ONLY, the market collects food scraps for compost from 8am to 1pm, and textiles for recycling from 8am to 3pm. Come […]
Users in the U.S. can now promote Facebook posts for a mere $ 6.30. Never again can any of us escape the shame of ignoring a friend’s fundraising event. (TechCrunch) A potential new adorable friend has been discovered by a paleontologist at the University Chicago. Pegomastax africanus was the size of a cat and apparently […]
Last night, lucky students (along with invited guests like CCSC President Karishma Habbu, ESC President Tim Qin, and members of the media) spent an evening in PrezBo’s house for one of his famous “Fireside Chats,” dining on fine cuisine (mini hot dogs, mini burgers, regular size chicken fingers, and cookies) and discussing the state of […]
On Sunday, Lowlapalooza comes to Columbia, bringing with it the talent of student bands and musical camaraderie. Bwog’s Noel Gutierrez-Morfin sat in on a rehearsal with Mickey McDonald and Chateau Rouge while Alexandra Svokos visited Jeffers Win. Come meet the acts. Mickey McDonald (10:25 to 10:45 am) The really great thing about Mickey McDonald is that […]
Is tonight. Watch it with the campus political elite—Dems, CUCR, the Roosevelt Institute, and CPU. 9 pm in Lerner Piano Lounge. FREE PIZZA Eastwood 2016 via Zap2it
Our friends at the TIC office remind us that there are many ways to use your CUID to your advantage. An insider at the box office reveals upcoming events that are sure to delight… Campus Events Haitian Student Association’s Open Mic Night. Oct. 4 at 7 pm. CUID/BCID $4. Alpha Chi Omega’s Divas for DVAS Performance. Oct. 5 at 8:30 […]
Have an issue on your mind? There’s no better place to express it than on a blackboard, and no better means than with a piece of chalk. In the defense of the accused, it is hard not to be annoying around people who remember the third-grade skill of writing in cursive—we’re secretly jealous. The following […]
If you’re looking for a way to fill up your Wednesday night that doesn’t involve homework or staring at a computer screen for hours, we have some alternatives, all beginning at 8 pm. Divas for DVAS Self-Defense Workshop: As part of its campaign for domestic violence awareness, Alpha Chi Omega, in conjunction with International Krav […]
Bwog’s Barnard Bureau Chief Renée Kraiem visited the Diana Center Event Oval last night. There, Barnard students and administrators gathered over falafel and hummus to cultivate better collaboration between students and administrators. The evening began with an administrative panel on the issue that included Annie Aversa, Dean for Campus and Residential Life, Avis Hinkson, Dean of […]
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