First week of classes is over! Take some time to relax and celebrate with this Friday’s Bwoglines.  Happening in the World: On Thursday night, controversial Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed during a campaign event. The candidate is currently in intensive care. (New York Times) Happening in the US: Quirky freshmen, this one’s for you: […]

Goooooood morning, Columbia! Today’s Bwoglines is short and sweet. Update, 11;35 am: A previous version of this post incorrectly summarized the India Supreme Court’s decision. Happening around the World: India’s Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality, overturning a colonial-era law. (BBC) Happening in the US: Have you read this ballsy op-ed from an anon in Trumps admin? (NY […]

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 […]

Happening in the World: The caravan of over 150 migrants have reached the US-Mexico border in Tijuana, California, after starting their journey on the Mexico-Guatemala border. This group hopes to gain asylum in the US in a political climate currently dominated by conversations regarding immigration. (Let them in.) (NY Times) Happening in the US: In an attempt […]

Happening in the world: A French museum dedicated to painter Étienne Terrus, a close friend of Henri Matisse, has discovered that over half its collection consists of fakes. Apparently, some paintings featured buildings built after Terrus’ death. Yikes! (BBC) Happening in the US: Here’s a recap of the exciting news that, earlier this week, Joseph DeAngelo […]

Happening in the World: The leader of the regional government in Madrid resigned after a video of her being detained for shoplifting was made public. 53-year-old Cristina Cifuentes had already been under pressure to leave her post after it came to light that she didn’t do all the coursework needed to receive her bachelor’s degree. A blow […]

Happening Around the World: Duchess Kate has given birth to her third child with Prince William, a baby boy. This child is now fifth in line for the British throne. (CBS) Happening in the US: The hunt for the man who shot up a Waffle House in Kentucky, killing 4 individuals and injuring others, continues into its second […]

Happening in the world: Australian public opinion is divided over how to deal with a growing feral peacock population, with some calling them “disruptive” and others “part of the community.” (BBC) Happening in the US: Allison Mack (from Smallville) was indicted on Friday on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to commit forced labor. Working alongside […]

Happening in the World: Raúl Castro, successor to his brother Fidel who took the presidency after the Cuban Revolution, has announced that he is stepping down from his position. Known for his opening of the country to a private commerce and US diplomatic relations, he has chosen Communist Party loyalist Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez as his successor […]

What’s Happening In The World: C.I.A. director and maybe-future-secretary-of-state Mike Pompeo reportedly met in secret in recent weeks with Kim Jong-Un in North Korea. This White House has relied on intelligence channels, rather than diplomatic means, to communicate with the nation. (New York Times) What’s Happening In The Country: Barbara Bush, wife of the 41st president and […]

Happening in the world: Despite protests, the Armenian National Assembly has sworn in its next prime minister, Serzh Sargsyan. As a former president to the nation, protests in Armenia have begun as many are discontent with the lack of change in higher government. (BBC)     Happening in the US: President Trump has rejected the proposal for […]

Happening Around the World: Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has stated that the current Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, may quit as soon as June after dealing with multiple scandals regarding corruption and cover-ups. (Reuters) Happening in the US: Former First Lady Barbara Bush has notified media that she will not be looking for treatment for her […]

Happening in the world: In case you missed it, the US, the UK, and France coordinated air strikes in Syria on Friday night, bombing three government sites in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack last week. (BBC) Happening in the US: Kentucky lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto on a state budget that increased public education […]

Happening in the World: An Algerian military plane crashed near the capital, leaving 257 people dead in the country’s deadliest plane crash on record. Among these casualties are military personnel and their families, crew members, and passengers from Western Sahara. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. (BBC) Happening in the US: Paul Ryan has […]

What’s Happening In The World: Twenty were killed yesterday after an attempted mass escape led by gunmen at a prison in northern Brazil led to a gun battle with the police. Nineteen of the deceased have been identified as prisoners or their supporters. (New York Times) What’s Happening In The Country: Yesterday, sweet baby Mark Zuckerberg […]