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Never trust anything that seems to good to be true.

On Friday, Columbia Scholar in Residence Derecka Purnell spoke about her book: Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom, and her experience with abolitionist organizing in collaboration with the Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights. Content warning: mentions of violence and police brutality.

On Thursday evening, the Barnard Speaking Center hosted the TEDx Barnard College, featuring nine inspiring speeches on a wide range of topics.

Last Wednesday, Staff Writer Amélie Acevedo attended an eye-opening conversation regarding the use of meditation and mindfulness as a means of breaking down social and emotional barriers. The event, entitled “Mindfulness, Emotional Segregation and Connecting Across Difference,” was held by Professor Kathryn Judge. It is a part of the Dialogue Across Difference Initiative and was […]

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.

Oh how the mighty have fallen, wishing George Santos a recovery Valentine’s Day.

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Staff Writer Paula Carrión attended an engaging conversation about a group of Black women writers who changed the cultural scene of the 1970s and who call themselves The Sisterhood.

Taylor Swift has become the first artist to win Album of the Year four times. Editor’s note: mentions of death.

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

On Friday, the newly-inaugurated President Laura Ann Rosenbury addressed the community about her foundations for the future of Barnard College and was met with chanting demonstrators.

Staff Writers Hattie Engelke and Ava Schwabecher attended an inspiring and informative conversation on abortion rights and reproductive justice featuring activist Byllye Avery.

The remains of a 19th century vessel have mysteriously appeared on the shore of Cape Ray.

On Friday, the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs hosted an event titled “Environmental Casteism and Climate Disaster,” the first of four events in a climate justice series.