This week, Georgia Tech’s Phi Delta Theta chapter has been accused of using racial slurs against a fellow female student. While the fraternity insists the allegation is false, the fraternity has received disciplinary action. Luckily, Columbia’s greek life would never be that problematic, right? (Huffington Post) Ashes, ashes, we all fall down! After months of […]

Starting today, all new Tesla Model S cars will be receiving a new software update that includes – get ready for this – autopilot. The upgrade could cost up to $3,000 for older vehicles, but many drivers who bought their cars in the last year have already purchased a package including the exciting new feature. […]

You definitely watched first Democratic debate last night, right? Well, we did. If you didn’t you should definitely see it here. Our Benghazi count: three. (CNN) SABMiller brewer accepted a bid from the largest brewer AB Inbev, meaning every one in three pints downed world wide will be from AB Inbev. Damn. (WSJ) President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, quoted […]

Apparently no one in New York knows who Chris Pratt is, and if New York doesn’t know you exist, do you really exist at all? Poor guy. (CBS) Bwog favorite Paul Ryan may or may not run for Speaker of the House of Representatives. If he doesn’t, anarchy may ensue, with a dozen or so […]

Shia LaBeouf, once known for his acting and alleged cannibalism, is now increasingly known for his legal troubles. He was arrested Friday night for public intoxication and attempting to cross the street at an inopportune time. (USA Today) In yet another incident of actor arrest, while Shia was making a fool of himself in Austin, Randy […]

Today, the New York Historical Society will unveil plans for its new Center for the Study of Women’s History, which aims to celebrate women’s contributions to New York City. The center’s home will be the redesigned fourth floor of the Historical Society, and will feature an interactive wall, a 15-minute immersive film, a transparent staircase, and […]

After years upon years of negotiations, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, one of the most monumental trade deals in recent history, was finally agreed upon by 12 nations. The deal faces much scrutiny in each of the constituent countries, and will have to pass through each country’s legislature before taking effect. (NYT) Months after taking power in […]

Sometimes, the bad guys come out on top. Not today! The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura for their discoveries in regards to therapy against roundworm parasites and to Youyou Tu for her research on Malaria treatments. Kill the bugs with science, guys! (NobelPrize) […]

We know it’s hard to muster up school pride, especially as the football team continues to dash your hopes, but live a little and participate in “Kill the Cup”! It’s a nationwide campaign meant to encourage the use of reusable coffee mugs (run by EcoReps and Columbia Dining) and 15 other colleges are participating and competing […]

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fried. Well, less fried actually, considering the fact that Dunkin’ Donuts is set to close 100 stores across the United States this year. Guess we’ll just have to rely on the hundreds of other coffee locations in New York City for our […]

John Carpenters’ famous movie Halloween will be screening in theaters later this month – but not on the date you’d expect. The screenings will take place on October 29th, in between the anniversary of the movie’s release date (October 25th) and the actual holiday. (Entertainment Weekly) The recent elections for CC and SEAS class council […]

A dozen U.N. agencies issued a call for countries to end violence against the LGBT community. Hopefully, the 76 states which criminalize same-sex acts will take note of the statement. (CBS) Afghanistan’s military is massing at Kunduz airport on orders of President Ghani, attempting to take back the provincial capital from a Taliban offensive. (NYT) […]

Catherine Coulson, the actress and all-around superstar artist behind the “Log Lady” on Twin Peaks died at age 71. In other news, we are not ok. She delivered many of the best one-liners on the show and never failed to teach us a philosophical lesson every episode: “watch – and see what life teaches” is […]

If you’re reading this, congratulations! You survived the #superbloodmoon, despite the naysayers and the formidable, slightly mob-like crowd in front of Low. Try to catch the next one in 2033 if you missed this one. (Guardian) President Vladimir Putin of Russia, known for his characteristic aggression and shirtlessness, will address the United Nations General Assembly today for […]

Trevor Noah is preparing to fill Jon Stewart’s shoes as the new host of The Daily Show, and apparently, things are gonna change. (Variety) Kaley Cuoco and husband Ryan Sweeting have decided to split after 21 months of dating… and all we can say is, Bazinga! (The Huffington Post) The city of Philadelphia turned into a […]