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Bwoglines: The Santas Are Coming Edition

By Zack Abrams on Dec 08, 2017 0 Comments

Happening Around The World: Same-sex marriage has been officially legalized in Australia! The online registry form also includes an ‘x’ option for gender, for “indeterminate, intersex or unspecified.” (NY Daily News) Happening In The US: Minnesota Senator Al Franken announced in a speech on the Senate floor that he would be retiring after allegations of groping and […]

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Marching Band Publishes First Round Of Orgo Night Flyers

By Sarah Harty on Dec 07, 2017 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again, folks, that time where we open paragraphs with “it’s that time of year again, folks.” In all mock-seriousness, Orgo Night is here! Well, almost. In anticipation of the event, Columbia University Marching Band has released their first round of flyers, some of which have been more controversial than others. […]

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#TBT To When JJ’s Was A Bar

By Ramisa Murshed on Dec 07, 2017 1 Comments

You may know JJ’s Place as the dining hall that’s there for you with cheeseburgers, curly fries, and mozzarella sticks whenever you need them, but long ago, the space in the basement of John Jay that JJ’s now occupies was a bar that served alcohol to upperclassmen. Opened in 1939, the basement of John Jay, […]

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The Future of DACA

By Megan Wylie on Dec 07, 2017 0 Comments

On Wednesday, December 7th, SIPA hosted an event regarding the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act following its repeal by President Trump. Staff writer Megan Wylie went to the timely event which featured a keynote address from Speaker of the City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito and a diverse panel of professors and community activists. […]

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Call Out: Sleeping In Butler

By Bwog Staff on Dec 07, 2017 0 Comments

While some see Butler as the concentrated epitome of stress culture, I, a literal resident of the library, view it as a respite of peace and quiet. When the visiting couple across from you in the cafe is loudly arguing about where they want to eat next in the *Big Apple*, when you can hear your hall […]

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Bwoglines: Watch The World Burn Edition

By Sarah Harty on Dec 07, 2017 0 Comments

Happening Around The World: Trump has officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and has begun plans to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv. Congratulations on fucking over Americans, Palestinians, and literally everyone whose name isn’t Benjamin Netanyahu. (BBC) Happening In The US: Uncontrollable wildfires are raging across Southern California, reaching outskirts of Los Angeles. […]

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Columbia College Winter Celebration: A Review

By Rachel Deal on Dec 07, 2017 7 Comments

Did you guys go to the “Columbia College Winter Celebration” tonight? Did you enjoy jockeying in an unruly hoard for free mugs and t-shirts as Deantini watched on with empty eyes? Did you feel like part of a community? Check out the cover photo for the Facebook event above–why is “and the opportunity to meet […]

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Writers At Barnard: Saskia Hamilton And Hisham Matar

By Isabel Sepúlveda on Dec 06, 2017 3 Comments

Staff Writer Isabel Sepúlveda braved the rain last night to attend the final reading for Writers at Barnard, featuring creative writing faculty, so you didn’t have to (though you definitely should have). It was honestly the perfect atmosphere for a reading by two members of Barnard’s creative writing faculty, poet Saskia Hamilton and author Hisham […]

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Review: CUBE’s The Nutcracker

By Sarah Kinney on Dec 06, 2017 0 Comments

The Nutcracker is one of the most famous ballets in the world today—especially around the holiday season. This semester, Columbia University Ballet Ensemble (CUBE) has been working hard to choreograph and produce their own version of this classic show, and Bwog was lucky enough to be able to send Arts Editor Sarah Kinney to sit in on […]

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CU Shuttles Will Go Electric, Projected To Reduce Emissions By 70%

By Megan Ka Wei Chew on Dec 06, 2017 0 Comments

Columbia will purchase six brand new battery-electric powered buses, which will replace the current diesel-powered buses in use by the campus shuttle network. Due to a grant from the New York State Electric Vehicle Voucher Incentive Funds, the University will be able to buy these buses for the network. The electric buses will provide both environmental and […]

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Stanford Linguist Presents On Police Racial Bias In Language

By Ross Chapman on Dec 06, 2017 0 Comments

Dan Jurafsky, the chair of the linguistics department and computer science professor at Stanford University, presented on Tuesday in Schapiro CEPSR about his current studies and findings on police language. Titled “Does This Vehicle Belong to You: processing the language of policing for improving police-community relations,” Jurafsky’s presentation focused mainly on two papers, one published […]

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GSSC Meets The New Dean, Discusses Elections Process

By Alex Tang on Dec 06, 2017 0 Comments

Bwog’s GSSC (General Studies Student Council) Bureau Chief, Alex Tang, brings us a recap of last night’s meeting, the last one of the semester! This week’s eventful GSSC meeting, the last one of the semester, included a visit by the new incoming dean of GS, updates on the reorganization of the GSSC elections process, and […]

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Sneaking Into EC As Two Barnard Freshmen In A Trenchcoat

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barnard bucket list
bwog is not liable for any damages or injuries sustained from attempting this strategy
imagine martha stewart atop greta gerwig breaking it down to roxanne
pls follow this tutorial and send in pics
this will work trust me

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The 7 Kinds Of Biden Supporters You Meet On Campus

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bwog gets political
bwop to the top
can century old statues vote in the new york primary
if you ever want the smoke-filled room experience but can't go to the outside of butler the journalism school works just fine
wow love how the democratic primary has been 8 years long

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Bwoglines: The Academy Discovers Non-English Filmmaking Edition

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bwoglines
hooray to parasite i didn't believe the academy had it in them
sometimes
sometimes. the oscars can be good

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Where Art Thou: ZNH Edition

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barnard did not deserve you znh
how did local skull stealing bastard franz boas even have the nerve to teach her
where art thou?

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Bwog’s Favorite Foreign Films

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Bwacademy > the Academy
films for all
foreign films are fabulous
hop the one-inch barrier
let's diversify our movie taste!
subtitles are good!
there are seriously so many good ones out there

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Every Event On Campus: Political Turmoil Edition

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barnard stays having the best events
bucket list
bwog loves events
Events
every event on campus
political theme in this week's events
politics are fun

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Science Fair: Miracule Cures Edition

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bwog does science
bwog science
i want to go to that medical botany event SO FREAKING BAD but i have an ORGO TEST the NEXT DAY
i'm so freaking bummed i can't go i bet they'll have cool plants from the barnard greenhouse and everything ughhhh
it's 1:11am and i'm almost crying about how orgo is going to keep me from this badass event
please send us student events i am BEGGING
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An Ode to the Diana 3 Study Room

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human photosynthesis
i love a red color scheme
studying
the diana center was there for us when no one else was
working hard or hardly working

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