Well, there could be, if you want them. You probably won’t find them invading uninvited, but if you chose, these creepy crawlers could help to significantly eliminate your own food waste and the university’s carbon footprint. Bwog’s Slime Specialist Liz Naiden reports on the initiatives to bring worm composting technology to students in the first […]
In honor of Butler’s 75th anniversary, its staff has put together a cool collage outside the 3rd floor catalog room. Photos include the building in various stages of construction… …interesting tidbits about the library’s past uses (including something called “freshman-sophomore rush” through the 50s) and a new contender for best Butler photo ever (below, […]
QuickTix brings you Columbia’s theater picks every alternate Wednesday. And the top sellers are… 1. Bacchanal presents Saget – If you live under a rock, as they say, you may not know that rock star (hip-hop star?) comedian Bob Saget will be telling some jokes tonight at Miller Theater. Tickets are unfortunately sold out. 2. […]
Leadership of CUArts shifts to the grad school – are more serious changes to come? (Spec) Envelopes containing white powder are serious business at diplomatic missions, even when they contain 100% pure baking flour. (Gothamist) Motives of Columbia professor who punched a fellow university affiliate still unclear. Lionel McIntyre was arrested Monday. (NY Times) Despite […]
Head to Turath’s second General Body Meeting and first Arabic Social Circle to practice your Arabic, enjoy Arabic music, and partake in plentiful snacks. Turath encourages all those interested to come to 568 Lerner between 8 and 10 PM for “some Arab goodness and an overall good time.”
Alumni tipster and Bwog loyalist Ed Hoffman informs us that James Franco has confirmed his exodus from 209 once and for all. After one student accused him of only frequenting the library to check out all the hot young things, poor Franco was forced to study in Dodge, where he had “to sit alone in […]
Wondering just what the future holds for him, Bwog’s Super Secret Beijing Operative Paul Hsiao trundled down to the IAB to listen with awe and dread to Denis F. Simon and Cong Cao’s examination of the current science and technology labor market trends in China, “China’s Science and Technology Talent Pool – Competitive Advantage or […]
Much to see on and near College Walk today: first, Dessert Truck Stalking bureau chief Eliza Shapiro notes that the Van Leeuween “artisan” ice cream truck (at right) is outside the gates. Meanwhile, on campus, Bright Lights bureau chief Jon Hill spotted the first strings of Christmas lights being put up ahead of Tree Lighting […]
RoomHopping returns! Eliza Shapiro and Claire Sabel took a trip to Hartley to watch Ally McBeal and have a cocktail with Winston Nyugen. If you have RoomHop-worthy digs, email tips@bwog.net with a picture. The LLC is not a place one might associate with color. Or, you know, fun. Winston Nyugen, CC’11, is both, and his […]
Gay marriage: the New York Senate’s most outspoken gay marriage opponent pleads for understanding. (Times) Abortion: The battle over abortion rights in the new healthcare bill has moved to the Senate. (LA Times) Labor: Book Culture employees are unhappy with pay and treatment. (Spec) Capital punishment: Virginia will execute John Allen Muhammad, aka the “Beltway […]
Over the weekend, Book Culture on 114th and Broadway officially opened up, taking the place of the old Morningside Books, which closed down last summer. Besides a shiny new exterior, the bookstore holds mainly fiction and nonfiction bestsellers, an intimidating rack full of Moleskine notebooks, and pretty much anything else you’d expect from a bookstore. […]
Dear Friends: Please join the staff of The Blue and White and the Bwog at our meeting tonight, happening at 9:30 PM in the basement of St. Paul’s Chapel. New writers/artists/editors are especially welcome and encouraged to attend. We’ll be planning our upcoming issue and mapping out content for the magazine and the Bwog for […]
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