Air Force Colonel Greg Johnson decided he wanted to be an astronaut at the age of 7, the night he watched Apollo 11 land the first humans on the Moon. Johnson’s road to space was long—he trained as a fighter pilot at the Air Force Academy, graduated an engineer from Columbia University in 1985, and […]
For those seeking to escape the pain and suffering of the Columbia Housing lottery, or those who were unable to get into the LLC or Special Interest Housing, there is an alternative – Barnard. Bwog’s very own Sean Zimmermann writes on his experience (figuratively) across Broadway. There’s a lot of chatter about how exactly a […]
Mayor Bloomberg loves the ladies. (Spec) Fruit snacks are about to hit Central Park. (Gothamist) New York isn’t such a prick after all. (NY Post) There’s finally a way to avoid those crazy Jersey drivers. (NY Post) Not all New Yorkers are losing their homes. (NYT) There’s a new reason for you to hate ABC […]
Spring is upon us! Yesterday evening’s step-goers were but a foreshadowing of what was to come today–beautiful, fifty-degree weather. Photos by HEH and HSG
Bwog’s Francophone Correspondent Jon Edelman reports from last night’s Read-In/Speak-Out on Haiti at the Maison Française: As Associate Professor of French Madeleine Dobie stepped to the microphone to begin Friday evening’s “Read-In/Speak-Out on Haiti,” the room was primed for a selection of Haitian poetry or prose, or perhaps a discussion of Haitian history or culture. […]
Bwog’s Late Night Dining/Procrastinating Correspondent Carolyn Ruvkun asked the staff of JJ’s Place to compile “celebrity playlists.” As follows is what they returned with great excitement; Bwog proudly presents you with enough conversation starters to last you through the semester. Procrastinate on, friends. Willie Clear Touch, “Freestyle” Noel, “Silent Morning” Michael Jackson, “Beat it” Cynthia, […]
New York wants you to eat better. (NY Post) Women’s basketball defeats Yale! (Spec) Kyle Merber CC ’12 breaks Ivy League record. (CU Athletics) A tipster reports that fire alarms blared in Schapiro last night/this morning at approximately 3:14 a.m. Turns out that there was no fire, but only a flooded urinal.
Does that poster say ‘Free Fruit Fondue’? You bet it does. Get yours with the Hapa Club from 8-10 tonight in the Satow Room in Lerner. And remember to send it your free food tips, kids. There’s enough for everyone (usually).
Hillel sponsored a kosher cooking class two nights ago. Bwog’s Chief Culinary Correspondent Catie Lynch was there. The vegetarian aspect of Wednesday night’s three-course kosher dinner was largely economic, it was admitted. But rabbinical intern Dina Rosenberg said said she also wanted to be inclusive of everyone’s dietary needs. “Food blends the barriers of Judaism,” […]
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