Bwog’s resident Boy Archer Zach Kagan paid a visit to the Archery Club and learned a thing or two about shooting arrows. Arms straight. Bow extended, resting under the chin. The string touches the nose. Muscles relax. Eyes on the target. And then: let go. The enthusiastic archers at Columbia’s Archery Club have a Zen-like philosophy when […]
Seniors! Time is running out, and bleachers are going up! We know you’re feeling nostalgic, sitting on the steps, and soaking up the sun. Senior Wisdom is imminent, but we thought we’d give some you advice as well as receive it. Bwog once again presents (hyperlinks) the shenanigans we highly recommend getting under your belt […]
Obama releases his birth certificate. The Guardian LIVEBLOGS IT. (The Guardian) Trump’s actual election chances are not good. (NYMag) A hacker got information of 77 million people who play online videogames through Sony’s Playstation. (WSJ) Atheists want to become chaplains in the military. (NYT) Cops foil the Westboro Baptist Church, probably illegally. (Gawker) NYC tries […]
Sean Zimmermann reports: Since 1994, first-year Columbia engineers have taken Gateway Lab, formally “ENGI E1102: Design fundamentals using the advanced computer technologies.” But starting next year with the Class of 2015, Gateway will cease to exist in its current form. Bwog has learned that starting in Fall 2011, instead of Gateway, freshmen engineers will take […]
We continue to respect our heritage/amorous affair with our mother-magazine, The Blue & White(see About) by posting each issue of the magazine online. The latest issue, available this week around campus, is a cornucopia of delights: an interview with Dean Peter Awn; drugs, sex and ROTC; and a discussion of the institution of the Columbia presidency. This month, staff writer Helen […]
This is it, pre-frosh, the last housing review, just in time for your May 1st decision! Learn about Hartley and Wallach, the two dorms which together comprise the Living Learning Center (LLC). Combined with Carman, John Jay, and Furnald, it completes your housing options! Ask questions in the comments! Freak out more! Hartley and Wallach […]
Victoria Wills remembers the momentary flash of glory that was the Nescafé machine in John Jay. On April 7th, 2011, John Jay brought hope into our lives. Around noontime on that fateful day, three enthusiastic employees negotiated the crowds, pushed existing coffee machines aside, and lifted a shiny red Nestlé Nescafé machine onto the counter. […]
In a black Marc by Marc Jabobs laptop bag, in a purple case. Left in Kent 405 or Ferris on Monday, April 25. If found, please contact mab2273@columbia.edu. Reward if found!
Tonight at 7:30 pm the Columbia University Film Festival will hold a free outdoor screening on the steps of Low. For all you hungry cinephiles, there will be free popcorn, too. The screening will include picks from years past, and you know that’s cool because, “Every single year, some of the short films featured in […]
The opening reception for Search Settings is today from 3-4 pm in the Leroy Neiman Gallery on the ground level of Dodge Hall. Come by for free wine and cookies, not to mention some fine undergraduate artwork. Greenish blob via Wikimedia Commons
The University will hold an informational meeting tonight from 5:30–7:30 pm at the Chrystie Field House, 533 W. 218th Street, to discuss construction scheduled to start by the end of the month on the new Campbell Sports Center in Inwood. Suspense builds.
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