Hurricane Matthew hit hard in the Caribbean, causing massive casualties, and destruction in some of the poorest areas of Haiti . According to Haiti’s Civil Protection Service, Joseph Edgard Celestin, at least 336 people have died after Hurricane Matthew landed on Tuesday. He further explained: “Four people are missing, 211 are injured and more than 60,000 […]

On Friday a video recording of Donald Trump was released, showing Trump bragging about groping, kissing, and trying to have sex with women. In this 2005 conversation, Trump spews even more controversial and sexist comments. Trump still claims that Hillary Clinton sinks lower, as she is “married to the single greatest abuser of women in the history […]

The swallowing of pride: Hurricane Matthew, which has killed more than 280 people in Haiti and has developed into a Category 4 storm, has led Governor Rick Scott of Florida to call for the evacuation of around 1.5 million people. “This storm will kill you,” he warns those who wish to stay. “Time is running […]

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets in the National League wild card game to advance to the National League Division Series. With this win, the final eight MLB playoff teams have been determined, and the first division series will begin on Thursday. (ESPN) Tennis player Maria Sharapova, who tested positive for […]

Happy (pink) Wednesday! In celebration of it being Mean Girls Day last Monday, we’ve compiled our bwoglines under a very special Mean Girls theme. Screw midterms and Butler all-nighters. Get in loser – we’re going shopping! “You could try Sears.” Chances are, you weigh the least this time of year! Researchers recently completed a survey […]

Trump reacted to a New York Times article calling out his tax evasions…and he didn’t deny it, in fact, he and his campaign said it made him a “genius”. Well, he just secured the vote of every fiscally conservative (and blind) American. Does this mean normal folks can now say “screw taxes, I don’t gotta pay […]

What does it feel like when even your running mate thinks your opponent is more qualified for the office than you? In an interview with MSNBC, Bill Weld, the libertarian vice presidential nominee, accidentally spilled the wrong cup of tea: “I’m not sure anybody’s more qualified than Hillary Clinton to be president of the United […]

Creepy clown sightings have spread along the east coast as clowns continue to frighten communities . Clowns in North Carolina, Wisconsin and New Jersey have been seen standing near apartment buildings, public facilities, and have attempted to lure small children into the woods. A school lockdown  has occurred on Long Island after a clown sighting was reported near a high […]

Love: CONFIRMED: Lady Gaga will perform at Superbowl LI on Feb. 6, 2017. “It’s not an illusion. The rumors are true,” Lady Gaga tweeted on Thursday, “This year the SUPER BOWL goes GAGA!” (CNN) Perfect illusion: The Donald J. Trump Foundation has not received the certification needed to solicit more than $25,000 in public donations. […]

In one of the last “firsts” of the Obama administration, Congress just overrode Obama’s veto for the first time. The bill, which Obama vetoed but will now become law, will allow victims of 9/11 to sue Saudi Arabia because of the countries connections to those attacks. (Huffington Post) If you’re registered to vote in New […]

Happy hump day! Here’s some weird, wacky Wednesday news to relieve your mid-week malaise. On Tuesday, The Anti-Defamation League declared Pepe the frog as a hate symbol. The popular meme started off innocently enough, but recent usage by white supremacists and anti-Semitics have tarnished the image’s reputation. Love it or hate it, it’s RIP Pepe. (TIME) The first-ever baby […]

Broken The latest iteration of a ceasefire to the Syrian conflict fell apart, again, this week. After “accidental” bombings by the American Air Force, a successful thrust at ISIS’ last major position in Iraq, and the alleged use of chemical weapons, this oft-troubled region is sinking back into despair. (NBC) Restored Yesterday, the National Museum […]

The CEO of Snapchat is releasing a pair of sunglasses that record video from the perspective of the person wearing them. The glasses (called “Spectacles”) will be available next fall in black, teal, or coral. (Wall Street Journal) Former Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has announced his support for Donald Trump. He failed to mention the […]

While we at Columbia have been pretty quiet about the Chelsea explosion, the country is still struggling to find out why and how. Yesterday, the main suspect’s father claimed that he had reported his son to the FBI two years ago. (New York Post) The Hillary Clinton Email Extravaganza continues to have its secrets revealed. Some pretty […]

Kate McKinnon CC ’06 won the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live on Sunday night. (Entertainment Weekly) Yesterday, police apprehended the man believed to be responsible for the explosions in Manhattan and New Jersey this past weekend. (New York Times) Amal Clooney spoke at the United Nations […]