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.

Japan’s moon lander wakes up!

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 Thursday, Staff Writer Luken Sloan attended the Undergraduate Community Initiative’s first event—a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a commitment to following in his footsteps in order to further community.

Does anyone else miss the DIG scaffolding?

Did someone say new subways?

“Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined.

Last Friday, Staff Writer Elisha Dura attended Dr. Natalie Adler’s lecture on Harry Denny, a prominent figure in writing studies. The lecture is part of the Undergraduate Writing Program and GSAS Writing Studio’s “Names You Should Know in Writing Studies” lecture series. 

On Tuesday, Staff Writer Maren Frey attended a talk hosted by Columbia Art Market Society and Columbia Venture Partners where Devang Thakkar, the Head of Christie’s Ventures, shared his insights on his professional journey, NFTs, and the intersection of art and venture capitalism. 

On Monday, December 4, a faculty roundtable titled “On Feminism and Palestine” examined the history of Palestine and the ongoing violence in Gaza from feminist, queer, and postcolonial frameworks.