The oldest person in the world, Emma Morano of age 117, credits her longevity to sleep, healthy relationships, and a stringent diet that includes two raw eggs per day and some cookies. Her doctor, Carlos Bava, says she has perfect cholesterol and glucose levels. (CNN) Starting next month in Texas, aborted fetuses will be required […]

In this week’s Whine & Cheez, Bwog uncovers a hidden gem restaurant in the MoHi neighborhood. Artopolis, home of scrumptious desserts, also serves a killer White Wine Sangria. Offered in both a pitcher for $18 or just a glass for $6, this sangria is fair priced. The pitcher, filled with beautiful seasonal fruit, is a […]

Though the weather outside may feel more like the beginning of Fall than Winter, December has officially begun, and with that comes Columbia’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! The ceremony, which is jointly hosted by CCSC, SGA, GSSC, and ESC, will begin at 6 p.m. on College Walk, but there will be cider, hot chocolate, and […]

Last night, Etienne Balibar discussed his new book, Citizen Subject, to a packed room of comparative literature fanatics, political enthusiasts, and avid philosophy students. Bwogger Becky Novak attended the event. Balibar’s book is considered to be a synthesis of his beliefs surrounding the necessarily antagonistic relationship between citizen and subject, an in analyzing this couplet, he advances towards […]

Donald Trump has potentially appointed some members of the business elite to his cabinet, signaling that the interests of Wall Street will likely be important to his administration. (New York Times) Nancy Pelosi was reelected as the Democratic leader of the House of Representatives for the 2016-18 congressional turn. (The Atlantic) Police officers in North Carolina […]

Life at Columbia gets stressful. It is around one hundred times worse when you face a little problem that 50% of women will experience sometime during their life: a UTI. It begins the night after a crazy party that ended with some marathon sex in someone else’s room. Said someone falls asleep on you almost […]

If you’re interested in SNL, or in a potential acting or directing career, this is the article for you! On Tuesday, LateNight Theater, an on-campus late-night comedy sketch group, hosted their first annual speaker series, featuring Don Roy King, the current director of Saturday Night Live. Bwog sent staff writer Lexie Lehmann to check it […]

Seniors, as of now, you’ve probably survived around 7 sets of finals, umpteen papers, multiple housing-lottery-induced anxiety attacks, and dozens of hangovers and sleepless nights. Now’s your chance to get the recognition you deserve from this vast institution and to become a real adult. If you’re graduating in May, remember to submit your degree application […]

We were graced last night with another GSSC meeting! As usual, Romane Thomas and Jennie Nugent are here to provide us with the most important updates. GSSC covered Disabilities Awareness Day, the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the council retreat, among other topics.  Senator Curtis spoke about the events organized for Disabilities Awareness Day. On December 3, […]

Competing chess grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin will move on to tiebreakers today at the World Chess Championship finals, hosted in Manhattan. In the past two weeks, chess fans all over the world have been enthralled by the 12 regulation games that have left the two grandmasters in a dead tie. (The New York […]

With the business school moving to Manhattanville, Uris Hall will soon be vacant. With no formal announcements on what the space will be used for (except that it will go to the “Arts and Sciences”), Bwog came up with some suggestions. Asian fusion dining hall Municipal airport Nordstrom Bar (to replace Cannon’s) Water park Cinema Hotel […]

Thanksgiving has passed, which means it’s time to get in the Holiday state of mind! This special edition of Bwog’s RoomHop features a room open to all, the Carman 7 Lounge. Residents of Carman 7 celebrated the beginning of Christmastime by transforming their lounge into a full out holiday party. The room is complete with […]