Rachel Swett, CC ’11, passed away this summer. She actively experienced life, unwilling to let it simply wash over her. Rachel radiated warmth, and constantly captured her colorful world on film. Last night, friends and family of Rachel gathered in Faculty House to share stories of her life. A friend from her high school, the […]
Havana Central owner Jeremy Merrin is profiled by the Post for his outrage at a City Council proposal that would require him to offer all his employees paid sick days. Whether the proposal would affect Senior Night is unclear. (NYP) Two British men face sentencing today for running an illegal, DIY sperm bank out of […]
Hundreds of freshmen are stranded outside of John Jay tonight due to a fire-related incident. Multiple people Bwog talked to indicate that they saw smoke coming out of trash chutes and saw smoke in the hallways, even on the highest floors. A popular theory amongst the stranded is that someone threw something flammable or ignited […]
It was a dark and stormy night when Engineering Student Council held its internal elections. President Elizondo opened the meeting by explaining that he hoped the council would complete the meeting and night’s three internal elections “far, far before [their] 1AM deadline.” These results will be updated throughout the night. Sustainability Liaison: William Cybriwsky – Elected […]
Harry and the Potters are coming to Columbia. Yes, they’re a real band—kind of like a wizardy version of They Might Be Giants. Anywho, the sophomores of CCSC decided to make a video about the upcoming Potterpalooza. Ryan Mandelbaum stars as a super badass Harry, and Deaton Jones plays a menacing Malfoy. Bwog was a […]
Dear Bwog, The following is my stream of consciousness while trying to write a paper in 209: Curse you cursor, mocking my mindlessness and blinking before my blank screen! That grad student sitting across from me is revealing a little too much chest hair. When did unbuttoning the top three buttons become acceptable? Now he’s […]
Dear Friends, Please join the staff of The Blue & White (pictured at right) for our meeting tonight, Monday night, at 9:00 p. m. in the basement of St. Paul’s Chapel. Our layout weekend is just around the corner! So tonight we’ll be hearing updates from writers and assigning a few last-minute items. We’ll also […]
There’s free food in the Lerner Broadway Room, courtesy of the Columbia University Photography Society and the Weatherhead East Asian Institute. According to Bwog’s very own Hans Hyttinen, there will be fruit, hummus and other Westside goodies. Rejoice! Photo from Wikimedia Commons
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