It may be counter-intuitive that a state’s Governor would file his taxes late. After all, public officials are role models, right? Not so in New Jersey, where Chris Christie will file late for the second year in a row. (WSJ) It’s pretty intuitive that the words and phrases we use all have a history. This […]
Bwog just received the following email: to: tips@bwog.net subject: bed bugs in 209 just saw one tried to take a picture but it was moving too fast. HELP Sweet dreams!
Dearest Friends, Hey. You doin’ all right? Because it’s a tough time of year and we care about you. So come to tonight’s meeting for The Blue and White magazine—take a break from your studies and pitch a few ideas for stories, talk about the upcoming issue. But most importantly, eat some of our num […]
Back in the day, Asenso Ampim and his crew brought you EC, Heights, or Campo. His new group, TwitterMafia, just dropped their latest Columbia-specific jam, titled “#weekEND.” You can listen to the song below or download the track via Mediafire. #Winning lyrics after the jump. What’s your favorite line?
Students will be serving free Thai iced tea in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month from 7 pm to 9 pm on the Lerner East Ramp Lounge. A panel will be giving away free pizza from 8 pm to 9:30 pm in Hamilton 602 while explaining the nuts and bolts of applying to Law […]
If you read the Iliad, you know that people have been giving each other prizes for quite some time. Today the Pulitzer Prize Board announced its winners for 2011. While there is no Pulitzer category for archery, the Board decided that two books from notable Columbia professors hit the mark. Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor […]
Columbia’s many Environmental clubs have joined together under CU Green Umbrella to bring you No Impact Week, a chance to better understand about the way we affect our environment, and what we can do to reduce our impact. (All while eating plenty of free food!) A full schedule of events is available on the group website, and more detailed descriptions of […]
In this rapidly changing world, we sometimes feels a little behind the times. Old Man Bwog aims to address the eternal gripe: “What’s up With That?” Dear Parents of the Scooting Youth, How would you feel if I walked into your backyards, set up three foot-tall hurdles all over the place, and watched your frustrated efforts to […]
At this very moment on the Low Steps, the Veritas Forum is doling out chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies! Except first you have to respond to this query: “What Are Life’s Hardest Questions?” Get your cookie fix til 4pm, but remember, the mind can never be sated… Enticement via Wikimedia
They came, they saw, they clung to their nametags. We’re sure we conquered their hearts and minds with our extremely desirable and hip aloofness, sporadically pleasant weather and immaculate study habits… But really though? More likely you did one of the following things, because you were amused by their fresh-faced naïveté, and took a sick […]
It seems our foes are stronger than we first imagined. Tipsters have reported several fresh bed bug sightings on the 4th floor of Butler, and Francie Mrkich, Director of Access Services, confirms the reappearance: This was reported by a student on Saturday and Facilities was notified immediately. I’ll give you an update on the situation […]
As founding father and tethered aircraft enthusiast, Benjamin Franklin, once penned, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death pizza and taxes.” A friendly reminder that in addition to being Nussbuam Pizza day, today is tax day. Allow us to direct your questions here. Spectacled stud via Wikimedia Commons
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