On September 23, antisemitic graffiti was identified on a dumpster next to Barnard’s campus, which was shown to have been defaced before arriving on campus. Content warning: Antisemitism

Staff writer Nora Deemer reviews their Elliott Hall Double and explains why the building’s bad rep is slanderous!

On Wednesday, Barnard administration announced updates to campus demonstration policies and changes to Barnard’s policy development and revision process in an email to students. These amendments come several months after the policies were first implemented during the height of campus protest activity during the Spring 2024 semester.

What do you call a rowdy floral scheme? Wildflowers!

Between the First-year flu, the Carmen cough, and the Sulzberger sneeze, being confused by health services was a rite of passage for Barnumbia students. Not anymore!

Over the summer, Barnard expects to experience new structural changes of various administrative offices, as well as senior staff member turnover. 

In the wake of a canceled Commencement, Columbia Class Days were rife with protest. Meanwhile, a non-affiliated People’s Graduation took place. Editor’s warning: Mentions of sexual violence

Barnard Organization of Soul and Solidarity (BOSS), Columbia Black Students’ Organization (BSO), Columbia Caribbean Students’ Association (CSA), and Columbia African Students’ Association (ASA) recently released a joint statement following the administration’s decision to employ police force in the removal of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and Hamilton Hall occupation.

The former president of three American universities will deliver the address at Barnard’s 132nd Commencement ceremony on May 15.

Campus remains locked to most members of the community after the April 30 arrests. Follow live updates here.

On the evening of April 30, the SGA Executive Board emailed an open letter addressed to President Laura Rosenbury and other members of the Columbia and Barnard Administration. They criticized the actions of the administration going back months for alienating students and ignoring their voices, and issued lists of demands and recommendations.

President Rosenbury emailed the Barnard community this morning, marking the first direct correspondence from her to students since the April 30 arrests of over 100 students.

On Wednesday evening, Barnard Dean Leslie Grinage announced that all final exams will now be remote, among other updates to academic policies following NYPD activity on campus.

On Friday, April 26, a Barnard spokesperson confirmed to Bwog that their administration has reached an agreement with “nearly all” Barnard students on interim suspension and restored their previously-rejected access to residence hall, dining, and classes. 

Barnard College has altered academic policies regarding final exams and Pass/D/Fail academic accommodations for the Spring 2024 semester in light of recent protests.