Your unaffiliated with TBTN Bwog Editor Claire Sabel and trusty reporter Alex Jones took part in the march (well, strolled alongside it on the sidewalk, at the request of the organizers.) They were surprised and touched by the levels of engagement and enthusiasm. A summary of their observations follows. Last night an estimated 800 participants […]
If you like free hors d’oeuvres and challenges to dominant Eurocentric discourses, you should check out the Africa-Diaspora Literary Society’s Gallery of Perspectives: Artwork & Creative Writing on Africa & Diaspora tonight at 8pm in the Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley 106). In addition to a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, chai tea, and sparkling cider, there […]
Why is Columbia so violent? The Clash of the Classes continues unabated, the Battle for IAB ended in an indecisive slaughter, everyone is preparing for the upcoming Penny War, and tonight’s the Battle of the Bands! There are ten nine contestants, but only one will be victorious and perform during the Abacchalypse. It’s like the Highlander, if […]
In this week’s Cooking With Bwog, resident herb expert Matt Powell explains how to care for your herbs and use them in delicious dishes. At the Union Square GreenMarket, Matt picked up purple basil, lavender, lemon thyme, tarragon, and oregano. Questions about other types of herbs should be directed to our other herb expert, Snoop […]
A tipster informs us that Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, the movie based on the acclaimed book of the same name, is now filming on Amsterdam between 92nd street and 102nd street. A few weeks ago, Bwog spotted them filming on La Salle. No sign of Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, or the dreamy Jonathan Safran […]
Yes, all those are supposed to be capitalized. Caps-lock expert and intrepid Bwog tipster Alexandra Svokos reviews Thursday’s opening NOMADS WORDPLAY 2011 production, part of the two-week long CARAVAN (Columbia Artists Reaching Audiences ViA NOMADS) festival . The CARAVAN experience begins with free food in a cozy atmosphere. The food and performance are free—and with […]
Bwog’s senior science correspondent Ricky Raudales explains all the crazy studies and experiments that Columbian scientists do. Last night, he got to check out all the crazy art that Columbia scientists make when he previewed Through the Looking Glass, an artistic celebration of science. Through the Looking Glass will run tonight from 5–7pm in Wien […]
Waldo was sad when he heard about Columbia’s ranking as the most stressful school and wanted to cheer us up, so he took a break from visiting museums, cruise ships, and other places where large numbers of people congregate. He visited the Low Steps in the middle of a small street fair yesterday. Can you […]
We’ve already seen the election results for CCSC, ESC, and SGA. Now, here are the election results for the General Studies Student Council! Student Body President: Jacqueline Thong – 54.3% of votes VP-Policy: Benjamin Paladino – 77.1% of votes VP-Finance: Joshua Lewin-Jacus – 44.2% of votes VP-Communications: Mahogany Wright – 43.0% of votes VP-Student Events: […]
Make the most of the fact that it’s not raining and that you couldn’t go to Coachella by attending our very own music festival! All fans of free food, sick up-and-coming indie bands, and sitting on the (Barnard) lawns should check out the 18th Annural WBAR-B-Q, student-run radio station WBAR’s outdoor barbecue and new music […]
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