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Columbia Opens Global Center in Istanbul

By Bwog Staff on Nov 02, 2011 7 Comments

Today, PrezBo announced the opening of Columbia’s sixth global center in Istanbul—joining the Beijing, Paris, Amman, Mumbai, and the month-old Santiago centers. To kick off the launch, the Columbia Alumni Association is presenting two webcasts of panel discussions coinciding with the launch: “Is the Internet Too Free?” and “Egypt and Turkey: Comparative Perspectives on Democratic Transitions.” The press release makes it […]

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Traffic Accident at 118th and Broadway

By Bwog Staff on Nov 02, 2011 5 Comments

There was a pretty bad smashup at 118th and Broadway, just outside the Barnard gates. Police were on the scene helping the taxi driver out, who was parked in his car when the van behind smashed into it. An ambulance has been called. Purportedly, the white van swerved to avoid a large car making a […]

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Overheard: A Very Rough Estimate

By Bwog Staff on Nov 02, 2011 5 Comments

Think you’re all set for job fairs just ’cause you’re sporting semi-formal and have a sheaf of resumes? Think again—a tipster overheard the following ominous exchange in NoCo: “Talking to people at job fairs is, like, 50 times harder than talking to girls.” “Wow, that’s really hard.” Visual brotip via Wikimedia Commons

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SGA: Of Costumes and Event Calendars

By Bwog Staff on Nov 02, 2011 8 Comments

Bwog’s SGA correspondent Renée Kraiem brings you the latest on costume contests, bureaucratic shakeups, and campus events, not-quite-live from the Diana. At last night’s meeting, the Colombian dancers emerged victorious from the Rep Council’s Inaugural Costume Contest. Madeline, Nicky Minaj and Gilly from Saturday Night Live also made surprise appearances. The SGA is getting a new VP […]

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Bwoglines: Lack of Transparency Edition

By Bwog Staff on Nov 02, 2011 0 Comments

Turns out Bank of America’s $5 monthly debit fee was actually an attempt to be more transparent, but consumer outrage killed the surcharge before it reached fruition. (Atlantic) The Murdochs, no strangers to lying to the public, could be in more trouble as new legal documents suggest that News Corp paid off victims once they realized their position was “perilous.” […]

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Ricky’s, The Aftermath

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 6 Comments

Bwog stopped by a ransacked Ricky’s to chat with the assistant manager, Jorge Artiva, about naked pirates and other things that made us slightly uncomfortable. In case you’re curious, the zombie costume was the most popular (but was it as good as this one?!) and the Lone Ranger was left, well, alone. Bwog: So what’s […]

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Clubbin’: Quidditch Edition

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 13 Comments

The Columbia club scene is a mixed bag—and no, we don’t mean Campo Cloud 9 Saturdays. We mean, like, student clubs. Bwog’s Clubbin‘ feature is here to introduce you to some of the most eclectic of the group. In this edition, Bwog’s Designated Driver Wannabe Wizard Zach Kagan mounted his Firebolt and caught up with […]

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ESC: Swipe In, Nerd Out

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 28 Comments

Sean Zimmermann gives the scoop on the latest dealings of the math-ier side of student government. Council member William Cybriwsky gave a presentation on how it would cost a mere $123 to purchase a video game system (with games and four controllers) that could be checked out for student use in Lerner. According to his […]

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From the Issue: Art Properties

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 2 Comments

Keep your eyes open for the October issue of The Blue & White, coming soon to campus. Until then, Bwog will honor our heritage/amorous affair with our mother magazine by posting highlights of the upcoming issue online. Among the treats to look forward to: Knickerbocker Motorsports: a surprisingly gripping history, an examination of Columbia’s updated sexual assault policy, and the festive search for magic on campus. […]

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Boringside Heights: Season of Salivation Edition

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 8 Comments

It’s November, which means it’s time to harvest the crops and begin the time of festive feasting. Columbia, in recognition of this, is doing its part to help you grow out that “winter coat” around your midsection.

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CCSC: Legos and Logos

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 7 Comments

CCSC battled it out in the Satow Room. Maren Killackey lived to tell the tale. VP Funding Kevin Zhai solicited proposals from the Council for changes to the Lerner SGO (Student Government Office) space. Among the top suggestions were “bright colors,” “fish tank,” “really fun couches,” “nothing,” and “get rid of that weird computer bay.” It […]

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Bwoglines: Optimism Edition

By Bwog Staff on Nov 01, 2011 1 Comments

Need a job? Take heart, because your search just got easier. Governor Cuomo has launched a new website to help those on the hunt for employment. (Observer) Including Columbia, a grand total of 15 hopeful universities have submitted proposals for new engineering campuses to Mayor Bloomberg. “All of the submissions were stronger than anything we […]

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“Help The World Become A Better Place:” Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Speaks

Megan Fillion 4

Bangladesh
education
feminism
GDP going up
girl power
girls
low-down at Low
PrezBo is so stupid
PrezBo sucks
Prime Minister is cooler title than president
progress
Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina rocks
women
world leaders forum

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Barnard First-Year Election Results Are In!

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almost half of the class
Barn
barnard
Barnard first years
democracy
elections
first-years
good turnout
online voting
polling data
sga
voting

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Jack + Eliza At The Knitting Factory

Lila Etter 4

bwog goes to williamsburg
bwog takes the 1
did GS come to the concert because there were some baby boomers in the house
dw jk we love GS obvs
jack and eliza
nyu and columbia joined thru music
why are they so talented tho like it's almost maddening

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PrezBo Talks Manhattanville And Global Reports At USenate

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AAU
Columbia Becomes a Member of the Press
divestment
global
Global Reports
manhattanville
prezbo
PrezBo vs. Bwog
quality of life survey
rules of conduct

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Bwoglines: Recyclables Edition

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"protect the institution"
america
apple
boehner
capitalism
fran man
francis
franny
government
iOS 9
iphone 6
iPhone 6s
love your country
pope
popemobile
self-sacrifice
the UN

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Looking Back On “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Ross Chapman 3

51 conspiracy?
bwog's institutional memory
dadt
milvets
more like "don't happen to be found out"
ROTC
useless piece of garbage
wait why are there no vets anywhere else in the ivies

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Malta President Speaks At World Leaders Forum

Amara Banks 3

malta
so many important people around campus
wlf
world leaders forum

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ArtsHop: Nonfiction Dialogue With Luc Sante

Asya Sagnak 0

artshop
cinematic NYC
comfort vs. creativity?
that avant-garde Columbia life
words of wisdom and wine in plastic cups

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