At a panel hosted by the Holder Initiative, Eric Holder and Karine Jean-Pierre made one thing clear: American democracy is in crisis, and fixing it will take more than just showing up on Election Day.

Four incredible speakers, Dolores Fernandez Alonso CC ’89, Maryam Banikarim BC ’89, BUS ’93, SIPA ’93, Joyce Chang CC ’86, and Stefanie Tsen Ward CC ’02, shared wisdom worth remembering. It was more than connecting with incredible women from our university, it was a reminder to take advantage of all this school has to offer. 

The Trump administration is taking over the reconstruction of Penn Station. Editor’s warning: mentions of gun violence and death.

On Monday, April 14th, Social Media Editor and Staff Writer Rory Collins attended a talk hosted by the Institute of Global Politics on whether Irish Reunification will be achieved by 2030.

The Barnard Center for Engaged Pedagogy held its last event of the “Year of Elections around the World” series, focusing on the intersection between human rights and climate change. 

This week, campus is full of exciting events celebrating history, cultural heritage, and our student community. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in some international treats!

Columbia’s largest student-run dance group made a huge splash at their By the SeashOrchesis performance. .

A reflection on the purpose of higher education and if it reaches those who “deserve” it.  

After a difficult few weeks at Columbia, it’s more important than ever to connect with the campus community. Share your concerns by joining a student-led conversation, or let loose at student-hosted social events.

What’s the oldest book you have ever discovered?

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. I hope you are doing well on this unfortunately chilly weekend. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Last Thursday, Russell Philanthropies Co-President and Barnard alum Marcia Sells gave a talk in the LeFrak Theater as a Distinguished Guest for the Beyond Barnard Nonprofit Focus Series.

I went to go check out the Milstein Library’s new display dedicated to former Barnard alumni Zora Neale Hurston.

The Academy Award-nominated actress turned animal behaviorist shares her journey of reinvention, the joy of learning, and the emotional world of animals.

CU Masion Francaise Hosts Pierre Hazan and Jean-Marie Guéhenno to discuss mediation of armed conflicts in the modern world.