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Shannon Marquez Appointed As New Dean Of Undergraduate Global Engagement

By Jenny Zhu on Sep 06, 2018 2 Comments

Shannon Marquez will be the new dean of Undergraduate Global Engagement, Columbia College announced early this morning via press release. With Marquez at its helm, Columbia’s Office of Global Programs and Fellowships will undergo major transitions this fall. Expected changes include a rebranding as the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement and “an expanded mission to enhance access, support existing […]

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Bwoglines: One Liners Edition

By Bwog Staff on Sep 06, 2018 1 Comments

Goooooood morning, Columbia! Today’s Bwoglines is short and sweet. Update, 11;35 am: A previous version of this post incorrectly summarized the India Supreme Court’s decision. Happening around the World: India’s Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality, overturning a colonial-era law. (BBC) Happening in the US: Have you read this ballsy op-ed from an anon in Trumps admin? (NY […]

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In Defense Of: Standing “On Line”

By Abby Rubel on Sep 05, 2018 0 Comments

Last night, it came to the attention of Senior Staff Writer Abby Rubel that some people refuse to stand “on line,” preferring instead to stand “in line.” After a heated exchange, she decided to defend her position below. Saying that you’re “on line” is correct. The line of people is guided by an imaginary line on […]

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The Dungeons And Dragons Alignments Of New York City Transit

By Sarah Harty on Sep 05, 2018 0 Comments

Ever wondered why some ways of getting around the city seem to follow all the rules but screw you over anyway, and why others follow no logic at all but are somehow useful? Senior Staff Writer Sarah Harty explains. Lawful Good: Yellow cabs are an icon of New York that don’t deserve to be overshadowed by their […]

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How To Take Classes And Influence Professors

By Abby Rubel on Sep 05, 2018 0 Comments

It’s the first week of classes, and we know what that means: everyone’s desperately trying to get off the waitlist and into their first-choice classes. Senior Staff Writer Abby Rubel has some advice. Seriously consider your chances. What’s your class standing? How big is the class? How far down are you on the waitlist? If […]

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Bwoglines: If I Eat Celery, Will I Melt Slower? Edition

By Abby Rubel on Sep 05, 2018 0 Comments

It’s too hot to write a proper byline. Enjoy this morning’s Bwoglines! Happening in the World: Typhoon Jebi, the strongest typhoon to hit Japan since 1993, made landfall yesterday. So far, it has killed 8 people and injured scores more. Flights are grounded and over a million people are without power. (Voice of America) Happening […]

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Field Notes: Last Hurrah Of The Summer Edition

By Bwog Staff on Sep 04, 2018 0 Comments

Asking how the first day of classes went is so overrated; how was your weekend before the first day of classes? Here’s what Bwog staffers did to send off our summer. Moved in on the day before the first day of classes after a 14-hour flight Became a puddle of sweat (please help) Saw someone […]

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Columbia Registrar Launches Online Tool To Help You Pronounce People’s Names

By Riva Weinstein on Sep 04, 2018 0 Comments

Second only to the embarrassment of calling someone by the wrong name is mispronouncing their name. People are usually too polite to correct you, so you just have to wonder whether you got it right, suffering in silence until the next time you hear somebody say it. …But what if THEY got it wrong, too?? […]

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All The Auditions (Happening In Hamilton This Week)

By Bwog Staff on Sep 04, 2018 3 Comments

It may only be the first week of classes, but no day is to early for every single performing arts group at Columbia to begin soliciting new members. Whether you play classical flute, sing a cappella, or love hip-hop dance, Columbia has a group for you — and it’s probably holding auditions this week in Hamilton […]

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Are You There, Professors? It’s Me, Bwog

By Bwog Staff on Sep 04, 2018 3 Comments

Let’s be honest. For most of us, the first week of classes is actually pretty chill. We shop a few lectures, collect a few syllabi, and catch up with friends we haven’t seen all summer. Our professors, on the other hand, are desperately trying to hide the fact that they’ve thrown together their opening lectures in […]

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Bwoglines: We’re All Melting Edition

By Betsy Ladyzhets on Sep 04, 2018 0 Comments

Despite the weather imprisoning us all in our own sweat, today is the first day of classes – meaning it’s also the first day of Bwoglines! First-years: it’s okay if you don’t have your schedule figured out yet. Shopping period exists for a reason. And upperclassmen: welcome back to campus! We’re sorry it’s so gross. Happening […]

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Demanding EcoReparations: A Day In The Life Of An EcoReps Customer

By Idris O'Neill on Sep 03, 2018 0 Comments

If you are someone who was not at 1020 last night (or maybe you are someone who was and are just very into those sweet deals), you are probably someone who woke up early for the EcoReps Green Sale. Senior Staff Writer Idris O’Neill is dedicated to making your voices heard and your grievances noted. This is an ode […]

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Barnard Announces Plans For Students’ Return To Campus

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barnard
breaking
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Barnard’s Launch Week Displayed New Curricular Plans

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2020 curricula is actually seemingly cool and different
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Barnard Outlines Specific Plans To Work Toward Racial Equity

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BLM
breaking
lee c. bollinger
plans for inclusion
racial equity
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A Bwogger’s Guide To Good First-Year Classes: Fall 2020 Edition

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columbia directory aka wild wild west
core
Foundations
stem
take these classes
trust bwog
which classes should i taaaaaake

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Things We Wish We Knew Our First-Year

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but if you do then do it safely
do your laundry dont be stinky
dont do drugs
first year probs
Mint
portable chargers r great

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Bwog’s Guide To Dorm Decor

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color coordination is key
does the carpet match the drapes?
dorm decor
having a pretty room >>>>
i hate columbia walls
mandala tapestries are ugly change my mind

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Everything We Know About Columbia’s Reopening Plan (As Of 7/28/2020)

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breaking but also not really
bwog presents what prezbo cannot: a bulleted list
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Email From Columbia Admin Requests That Graduate Students And Faculty Reconsider Teaching Solely Online, Gives Three Days To Decide

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