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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 Dining Expands Hours And Ways To Use Meal Swipes

By Betsy Ladyzhets on Sep 03, 2018 0 Comments

This afternoon, Barnard Dining sent an email to students announcing changes expanding the College’s meal options for the coming school year. Two of these changes were announced with this year’s tuition increase in May, but you probably weren’t paying attention back then, so Dining is happy to remind you of its feats now. Here’s the official […]
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Sleeping In Very Late With Bwog: Get Woke (Up) Edition

By Abby Rubel on Sep 03, 2018 0 Comments

Hope you all enjoyed your last night of NSOP! Those of you who insisted on going to Mel’s in spite of that line: we admire your devotion to Mel’s o’clock. Nurse your hangovers with blue Gatorade, a bagel, and today’s Waking Up Sleeping Late With Bwog. Today’s Highlights: Central Park Outing: Join COÖP (Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program) leaders […]
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Senior Wisdom Nominations Are A Go!

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A Barnard Student Explains The Core Curriculum

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Cooking With Bwog: Cookies With Bwog: Recreating John Jay Cookies

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CCSC Celebrates The Passing Of Their COVID Academic Adjustment Proposal!

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ESC: Pre-Thanksgiving P/D/F And Other Policies Edition

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Bwoglines: Fly Me To The Moon Edition

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Staying Hydrated After Thanksgiving Break

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Field Notes: Oh, The Humanity Edition

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