Andrew Delbanco’s new book about college shows certain fields to be under pressure of becoming obsolete. (WBUR) President Obama spoke at the University of Colorado about the rising pressures of student debt. And got pizza at a local bar. Here’s to hoping he stops by 1020 after Barnard commencement. (Denver Post, 9News) Trey Ellis proves […]
To close out the day, Bwog presents Rami Levi. Nominate wise seniors by going here. Name, Hometown, School, Major: Rami Levi (Ramson Van Der Levi IV), Teaneck, NJ, Anthropology Major/History Concentration Claim to Fame: When Chowdah (Columbia sketch comedy!) opened for Bob Saget my Sophomore year, he told me during his standup act that I should take body shots of Jager […]
We’re looking for an intrepid and inspired student with experience filming and editing videos. Although we are primarily host to works of the written variety, Bwog has occasionally collaborated with a variety of talented campus videographers. We want to expand our A/V offerings, and so have decided to find a permanent Video Editor. Job Description: […]
Between the Varsity Show, KCST’s hallmark sundial performance and many more arts-related events, Columbia has much to offer you this weekend. If you would like to feature your arts event on Bwog, get at us at events@bwog.com. If we’ve missed you this week, please feel free to add your event in the comments. Wednesday NOMADS’ […]
Simultaneous fire alarms in Butler, Lerner, John Jay, Hartley, and Wallach. Tipster’s report: Around 6:05, the fire alarm went off in Butler. I relocated to Wallach lounge to continue working, when the fire alarm went off again at 6:15. There was all this shouting in the lobby and a girl sobbing. Four security officers had […]
David Rakoff just can’t get enough of his Alma Mater. After speaking with Andy Borowitz here last week, the CC ’86er returns for a Lit Night sponsored by Columbia Magazine, which will also include readings by professors Ed Park and Hannah Tinti. It all happens from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Alumni Center on 113th, and will […]
Brit Byrd chats with Columbia’s (independent) branch of the Occupy movement. Find this and more in the soon-to-arrive April issue of The Blue & White. “Nothing will grind our gears like the words ‘head of the group,’” Elliott Grieco, CC ’12, corrected me. After spending only a short time at the occupation of Tuck-It-Away Storage […]
Next up, CCSC President, Aki Terasaki. Nominate seniors by visiting this page. Name, Hometown, School: Aki Terasaki; Newark, DE (but I tell people Tokyo, Japan because it sounds sexier); Columbia College Claim to Fame: That guy who sends you emails at midnight on Saturday and then goes on to glow like a tomato for the rest of […]
In a statement responding to Monday’s announcement that GS Class Day would be moved a day forward, prominent campus figures joined members of GSSC, CCSC, ESC, SGA and the Senate to call for a formal apology from President Bollinger. The statement praises the announced Travel Fund, but demands an extra ceremony on the original day in […]
This fine Saturday, WBAR, Barnard’s College Radio will host their 19th annual music festival and BBQ. The shows will run from 2 pm to 7 pm on Lehman Lawn, then party on inside to the Diana Oval until bedtime (at 10 pm). Judging from the lineup, genres will range from carefree folk to 80s throwback […]
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