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
CCSC met. Brian Wagner tells all. The Council held this week’s meeting in Lerner Party Space, so everyone was ready for a good time. In addition, CCSC wants everyone to know that College Days have begun! Though their opening ceremony yesterday may not have been free of controversy (one rep apologized–“I’m sorry you hate V-necks!”), […]
Students enrolled in a Columbia Graduate School of Architecture class focused on colonizing the moon and Mars admit that “If you look at our Netflix queues, you’ll see a lot of space videos.” (Wall Street Journal) Glenn Beck announced plans to leave New York City. (Mediabistro) You look like a jerk when you thumb about your smart […]
Tipster Vivek Bhagwat reports these fire hydrant things do work. History of virtually every fire alarm ever (except for this one) would suggest that everything is probably fine.
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