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CU Vets in the Gray Lady

By Bwog Staff on Jan 09, 2010 34 Comments

An article from today’s New York Times outlines the large (and growing) presence of veterans enrolled at Columbia. The article claims that good old Alma has, “more than any other Ivy League institution…thrown out a welcome mat for returning servicemen and women.” There are currently 210 veterans at CU (88 are in General Studies); GS […]

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Bwoglines: While You Were (Are) Away

By Bwog Staff on Jan 07, 2010 16 Comments

Right when we all skip town, Morningside goes crazy! Pinnacle shuttered; our delusions of security shattered, etc. Chase Bank on 109th and Broadway was robbed. (Westside Independent) More Manhattanville commentary, this time alluding to Albany. (WSJ) Bored at Butler is back. Recent posts include “entourage is good” and simply and mysteriously, “koronet.” It’s really cold […]

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Cavalier Couture Launch Party and CatarACT Benefit

By Bwog Staff on Jan 05, 2010 0 Comments

Bourbon Street Bar at 346 West 46th Street Kick off the semester at our “Bourbon Street” style CAVALIER COUTURE launch party/BeNEfIt for Cataract International! Gothamist Magazine describes Bourbon Street as… “…a lavishly appointed homage to New Orleans’s French Quarter opened in the theater district… the two-story restaurant evokes the Big Easy with gas lamps, wrought […]

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That Wasn’t Really Pasta on the Pizza

By Bwog Staff on Jan 03, 2010 112 Comments

Matt Kalish, SEAS ’12, sends in this photo of a shuttered Pinnacle Deli: The phones happily rang when we tried to call Pinnacle but no one answered. The Department of Health is closed on Sunday and the most recent inspection is not online yet, so use your imagination! Because, as you know, Pinnacle was always […]

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Semester in Review: The Semester That Wasn’t

By Bwog Staff on Dec 31, 2009 16 Comments

It’s New Year’s Eve! But before you go popping the champagne corks, strap in for an announcement and a look back at the last semester of the Aughties/Naughties/Zeroes. First, starting tomorrow, former daily editor and current magazine senior editor Eliza Shapiro, CC ’12, will be taking over as Bwog editor; joining her as deputy will […]

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A Winter’s Thanks

By Bwog Staff on Dec 27, 2009 16 Comments

Dear readers, With the end of the exam period and the holiday season, Bwog is officially moving into winter break mode. Stick around, though: we’ll be updating the blog, of course, and announcing next year’s editorial staff in a few days. More importantly, we want to thank our readers for another successful semester. Students often […]

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Don’t Worry, We Checked It Twice

By Bwog Staff on Dec 23, 2009 59 Comments

‘Tis the commercial season, and the Bwog staff has its own list for the big man in the red suit. In Dear Old Butler A slightly warmer 209 and slightly cooler Butler everywhere else Wifi faster than molasses on the 4th floor A 1:1 ratio of Guys:Girls bathrooms The return of free hot water in […]

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Bwoglines: Last Minute Christmas Tips

By Bwog Staff on Dec 23, 2009 4 Comments

It’s not too late to find a present for your pet—you can always give the gift of swine flu. (Daily News) If you’re flying anywhere this Christmas, be sure to arrive at least an hour before departure, and you might want to bring elbow pads. (NY Times) BlackBerries are working again, so exercise caution when […]

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They Know It’s Christmas

By Bwog Staff on Dec 22, 2009 7 Comments

Even if exams have otherwise prevented that most corporate of holidays from getting through, the rest of Morningside is getting into the decorating spirit. Here’s some of our favorites. Snowman – Morningside drive Bear and Reindeer – 115th and Broadway

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Profs in the News: Holiday Edition

By Bwog Staff on Dec 22, 2009 2 Comments

While holidays, exams, and snow are a-swirlin’, some Columbia professors are adding to their Google hit count. MEALAC’s Hamid Dabashi strays a little from his typical topics by writing about the Copenhagen summit. “The two-week summit is a solid indication of a world in dire need of courageous and imaginative leadership — and a case […]

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With A Little Tape, And Some Time…

By Bwog Staff on Dec 22, 2009 35 Comments

Wallach 6B sent us some pictures of the tapeart of one of their suitemates, Sophie Whitin, CC ’13. One of her suitemates wrote, “Sophie’s from Providence where she’s seen a lot of artists do tape art. She wanted our suite to look more interesting + she didn’t want to start studying for finals + 4 […]

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Bwoglines: In Full-Blown Procrastination Mode

By Bwog Staff on Dec 22, 2009 0 Comments

Good news for GOP, #1: Newly-revised numbers showed the economy only grew 2.2% from July to September. (Times) Good news for GOP, #2: Rudy Giuliani is expected to announce today he will not run for Senate in 2010. (Post) The president of Stevens Institute of Technology is under investigation for “plundering its endowment” and receiving […]

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USenate Elections: Meet Your Candidates, Part 1

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elections
exercise your right
guys look we're doing election coverage!!
pay attention now
staying informed
usenate
usenate elections 2013

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Bucket List: Slaughter and Peace

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bucket list
bucket list gone wild
don't pretend to be busier than you are
get cultured
get it-slaughter?
using your free time efficiently
world leaders forum

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Bwoglines: Tell Us How You Really Feel Edition

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best parks hellz yeah
bwoglines
Eduardo is me and I am Eduardo
the government still isn't working?
why are New Yorkers so darn opinionated?
why do sunday mornings exist

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Halloween on Broadway: Bwog Checks Out Ricky’s NYC

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costumes
elegant moments
frog shower caps
halloween
ricky's
things that are creepy and gross af

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Overseen: Saul Williams (At That Street Fair You Were Avoiding)

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celebrity
celebrity sighting
creepy pictures
overseen
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street fair

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LectureHop: Snowden and the Future Part I

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comparing things to slavery
eben moglen
edward snowden
fascinating stuff
snowden and the future
snowden can blow bwog's whistle any day
snowmen and the future
the fall of the American empire

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Lecture Hop: No More Sexual Assault

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Engineers Without Borders: Annual Fundraising Event!

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engineers without borders
ewb
not free food but still worth your time

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