To the Diana 5 Gender-Neutral Single Stall Bathroom, It was love at first sight. At the beginning of second semester, I was still learning my way around the top floors of Diana – I hadn’t had a class there until then, and so only had reason to go the third floor and below. But I […]
There are some things that you just can’t learn inside the classroom. Senior Justice Betty has a couple of things that you can learn before your brain turns to mush over the summer. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Justice Betty, GS (Dual BA with Sciences Po), Political Science, Toronto Claim to fame: I forgot to look […]
Today’s first senior wisdom is from Ben Hord, toilet seat maestro, who spent a lot of time on the Pupin roof and lowered a lot of curves. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Ben Hord, CC, Astrophysics/History, Dobbs Ferry, NY Claim to fame: Almost crushing someone with a radio telescope falling from Pupin roof, the Starbites podcast, former […]
Bwogline: Ukraine has halted its cooperation with Robert Mueller’s investigation. The investigation in Ukraine focused on Paul Manafort’s financial fraud; Ukraine is dependent on the U.S. for military aid, aka big anti-tank missiles, and is scared of upsetting the Trump administration by cooperating. (New York Times) Study Tip: Self-care, y’all! Which doesn’t mean just doing a face […]
It’s been weeks – maybe even months. I still remember the first time I saw you. It was in early fall. I hadn’t eaten at Hewitt since NSOP (I, a bright-eyed young first-year, was still exploring everything Columbia Dining has to offer) and I didn’t miss it. It was still warm out; I was sitting […]
Looking for some wise words to get you through your day of studying? Charles Harper has some reassuring tips to get you through the rest of your time at CU. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Charles Harper; SEAS; Environmental Engineering; Dallas, Texas! Claim to fame: I’ve probably harassed you about the planet, either through EcoReps, ESC, or the […]
Bwog Science is back with CU Women in STEM, where we highlight the amazing women in science at Columbia. Today’s profile is from Shruti Varadarajan, BC ’19, who does research in neuroscience! Major: Cell & Molecular Biology What subjects are you interested in? I’m a cell & molecular biology major, but I work in a neuroscience lab […]
The Core Scholars program is an annual competition that invites students to submit a reflection on the Core. If selected as a winner, you get fame, glory, and your work featured on Columbia’s website. The university will give you two hundred dollars and a close-up picture of your face will be awkwardly placed in Hamilton […]
Missed the last SGA meeting of the semester last night? No fear! Barnard Bureau Chief Dassi Karp was there. She reports back on college budget changes, meal plans, and what will almost certainly not be the last advancement in the CUAD divestment discussion. Also, zines. Last night’s Barnard Student Government Association meeting was the last […]
Feeling knocked down by finals? Nicki Felmus knows just what to say to get you back up and running in no time. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Nicki Felmus, CC, American Studies and Education, Richmond, Virginia Claim to fame: NSOP lady, president of Roosevelt, CCSC class rep, spams you to buy challah, I didn’t pee for 30 hours […]
Done learning for this year? Think again: hear about what Ben Gersten has to say about his unique Columbia experience. Name, School, Major, Hometown: Ben Gersten, GS/JTS, Neuroscience & Linguistics (CU) / Bible (JTS), Roseland, NJ Claim to fame: As a TA for Science of Psych, during a guest lecture about the auditory aspects of […]
Bwogline: John Kelly definitely didn’t call Trump an “idiot”. Hm, I’m having déja vu… Study Tip: According to the wise words of one Bwogger, if you’re writing a paper, just take it 100 words at a time. Music: Or follow the rules of this classic bop. Procrastination Tip: Mourn your chances of getting with your hot TA even when they […]
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