Halloween comes around once a year, which means you have 364 days to think of a costume more original than slutty-something.  Two girls in an EC elevator: Girl One: What happened to global warming. Seems like Halloween gets colder year after year. Girl Two: That’s true, or maybe our clothing just gets skimpier and skimpier […]

A $250,000 gift to the University from two B-School alums facilitated a week-long Global Core workshop in May, which resulted in the creation of five new classes. (Spec) $2.5 Million in venture financing was given to Codecademy, a start-up focusing on computer science education that was founded by Columbia graduates undergrads this last summer. (NYTimes) 2.3 […]

After getting your fill of tantalizing Chinese food at last night’s Night Market, now comes halloweekend feast part deux. This time, the Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival (CUNUFF) and AKPsi offer a stoner’s fantasy. Come to Lerner Cinema at 10 p.m. for a screening of Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and free White Castle. […]

As winter makes an early appearance, unsuspecting Californians are plagued by this foreign phenomenon known as “snow”. Girl wearing a light hoodie and Toms, being carried on piggie back, screams: “Awwww I hate cold, I wanna go home! I want California!”

This week, Bwog visited another PowerSuite where high-ranking student government officials, an established social justice leader, a master volleyball instructor, and a music connoisseur all reside. While other politicians fail at their pizza eating skills, Ruggles #109-114 is home to masters of the craft. Raphaelle Debenedetti and Mahima Chablani report. When Bwog arrived at Snuggles (yes, they were responsible for this) #109-114, […]

We showed off the first two entries to our Pumpkin Carving Contest last night, and now we present four more. The first submission by Sonia Bansal we’d like to see turned into emoticons in the comments section. The next submission—”Pumpkin Brew” by Dan Matlock, was inspired by the Atlanta Brewing Company. The next photo is of […]

Congratulations to CSC for last night’s unforgettable Night Market. Amidst the food trucks, the performances, and the dragon dance, there was a huge turnout and all left satisfied. Food was eaten, drums were beaten, and halloweekend kicked off to a great start. Photo by Elyse DeWitt

Gear up, read a Whitman poem for inspiration, and boldly leave the comforts of your dorm and go carve some pumpkins! Even though it is snowing, it is still Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than over some pumpkin fun with the RAs of The Block? Swing by 546 W. 114th Street from 2 […]

“Glance into the world just as though time were gone: and everything crooked will become straight to you.”  -Friedrich Nietzsche

Grab your sled, build a snowman, and roast some chestnuts, it’s snowing!  This morning, Columbia has woken up to the first flurry of the season— which by the looks of it, is slowly turning into a blizzard. Join Bwog in putting your boots on and being jolly. Picture submissions welcome!

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: a debate on the merits of Times New Roman, an examination of Columbia’s updated sexual assault policy, and the festive search […]

Natural Disasters: Columbia University researchers have said that the retreat rate an Antarctic glacier will be sped up 20 years, thus increasing global sea levels.  (RedOrbit) Monsters: The protagonist of the prequel to The Thing that is being released this week is a Columbia University graduate student. (Craig Daily Press) Finance: Bloomberg has rated Columbia the […]