Thinking about the election? Staff writers Eve Bertrand, Alexis Hernandez Lopez, and Eira Prakash attended the final event in a series by the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) events of the election, in which three experts break down their perspectives on the media’s role in the 2024 presidential race. 

On October 6, Barnard College hosted Year of Elections Around the World: Post-Election Community Forum to offer “real-time updates” and discuss the impact of the US election on local and national politics.

Not only is voting super cool, it’s also very important. If the whole democracy thing isn’t convincing enough, here are some other reasons why you should head to the polls during fall break! 

The NYC subway system turns 120 today!

This past Thursday, Barnard College hosted a faculty panel titled “Global Reproductive Rights and Resistance” as the first event in their series “The Year of Elections Around the World.”

The referendum and SGA election yielded a 55% voter turnout. Barnard SGA announced its 2024-2025 student representatives. The majority of students also voted for divestment from Israel.

On Thursday afternoon, the Columbia Elections Commission shared the official results of the Spring 2024 CCSC and ESC elections over email. 

Elections, a bridge collapse, and more in today’s edition of Bwoglines!

Nikki Haley was not a winner in the Tuesday primaries.

The only lottery I care about right now is the housing lottery. Editor’s warning: mentions of violence.

On Tuesday, February 13, the Columbia Political Science Students Association (PSSA) hosted a talk with Professor Michael Miller about future elections, the present political climate, and how the past can inform both.

Why was the volcano so pleasant to be around? Because he was so magmanimous.

Learn more about who’s running for SGA and their platform and purpose. 

The Johnson & Johnson lawsuit, new Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, and more in today’s Bwoglines!

After an over 328-day hiatus, will the snow finally make a comeback?