In this gritty reboot of our continuing series of interviews with Columbia’s athletic stars, we sat down with women’s basketball forwards Tori Oliver (CC ’17) and Amara Mbionwu (CC ’15). They joined basketball baron Ross Chapman to discuss hoops, teamwork, and Netflix.  Bwog: What would you say is the best thing about this team? Tori: We’re […]

When it comes to reaching the pinnacle of college basketball, the NCAA Tournament, only 14 games matter for each Ivy school. Home and away games against each Ancient Eight opponent determine the postseason fate of the Lions, who would have to win the conference to punch their ticket. To give an idea of how much […]

The next installment in our series of interviews of Columbia athletic teams features an interview by aquatic aficionado Ross Chapman with diver Alyssa Menz (CC ’15).  Bwog: How’s everything going this year? Alyssa: Everything’s great, thanks! I was abroad last semester in Kenya doing a tropical biology and sustainability field course, so I wasn’t quite sure how it […]

As part of our continuing series on Columbia’s athletic promise, today we bring you an interview with Shane Hughes, CC ’15 and Angelo Amenta, CC ’16.  Sports Editor Ross Chapman sat down to chat with them and brings you the minutes.  Bwog: Important first question. Are there free things at your meets? Angelo: I think so? It’s free to get into […]

As part of our continuing series on Columbia’s athletic promise- its existence and what you should do with that information- today we bring you an interview with Colette Sultana CC ’17. Colette and Sports Editor Ross Chapman talk squash, the upcoming season, and achieving that mythical Columbia work/life balance with sports tossed into the mix.  Bwog: Believe […]

Bwog’s aquatics anchor Ross Chapman sat down with two seniors from the Men’s Swimming and Diving team, David Jakl and Kevin Quinn, to hear about their upcoming season. They’re pretty cool, so go check them out in their speedos and swim caps this Friday at 6 PM at the Uris Pool for their first home meet […]