There some activity up on the plaza between Pupin and the new Northwest Science Building. Walkways are being laid down, the broken bricks you kick on the way to class are being repaired and this ridiculously long awning connects to a big tent. Could it be some ritzy opening ceremony? If you know, email us […]
Bwog has seen Butler camping and even orated on its behalf. But if you’re in CC or SEAS, today you received an email from your senators which may threaten that sacred masochistic rite. Amidst standard student government “we want to hear what you want” business-as-usual, Bwog found this bit: Libraries and Technology – Contact: Kenny […]
Sean Zimmermann reports from Monday’s meeting of the ESC. SEAS Dean Feniosky Peña-Mora came to tonight’s Engineering Student Council meeting. President Christopher Elizondo introduced Dean Peña-Mora as “the greatest champion for engineering students that we have on campus.” The Dean opened by explaining that he had “no particular agenda,” for the meeting, but he wanted […]
Today until 3p the Barnard/Columbia Earth Coalition is on the ramps. They’re passing out free reusable shopping bags and serving up free food. They’re supporting bagthebagnyc.com‘s bag tax initiative with petition signing.
In case you haven’t heard, some major shit went down yesterday. There was a genuinely shocked campus, there were droves of news people swarming around, and it seemed like the whole student body was a little on edge. Well, now the night behind us, we can all take a deep breath. Here are some overheards […]
More news this morning about Operation Ivy League. For synthesis, check out yesterday’s Six O’Clock Wrap-Up. According to NYC Department of Corrections latest files on Perez, Wymbs, Coles, Klein and David, the students are currently being held at the Manhattan Correctional Facility at 125 White Street. Their next court date has already been posted for […]
OK, let’s all take a deep breath. Here’s the latest news on Operation Ivy League, and a run-down of what’s happened today, who’s written about it, and what’s next. The most recent news: as of 7:20 p.m., Bwog has some important updates from the Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office. Kati Cornell, the Communications Representative, just told […]
MyFoxNY is reporting that five Columbia students were arrested today for drug dealing. Undercover NYPD officers bought a variety of drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and LSD, from these students. The suppliers to these students were also arrested. This has been an ongoing drug investigation that Police Commissioner Ray Kelly dubbed “Operation Ivy League.” Since July, […]
A Med School researcher says that while prescription rates for antidepressants are rising, fewer Americans are seeking psychotherapy. (BusinessWeek) In a meeting of the top two teams in the AFC East, the New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets by a lopsided score of 45-3. (WSJ) Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder and global supervillain, was […]
Bwog’s sources report a fire alarm in Butler at the ungodly hour of 9:45 AM. The building was evacuated. On the plus side, for a brief while there were tons of empty seats. images by MEQ
CCSC’s “Traveling Cafe” (like magic!) is in the Butler Cafe giving out some pretty-good-not-great cookies and coffee. There’s also a survey about the Global Core. Anonymous Bwogger “B” (like Gossip Girl!) tells us all about it, below.
The November issue of The Blue and White will be here shortly. Until then, enjoy selections from the issue on Bwog! Tiresias2T-Pain Recite Lit Hum’s lines and receive T-Pain’s rhymes (feat. Mista Ramsay & Shorty Sancho). Ballin’. Pothole Protection Maps protruding and raised obstructions on College Walk, including but not limited to: cracks, loose stones, divots, kids, […]
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