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On understanding the seemingly universal love-hate relationship with Columbia.

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The Business & Economics Library may not have the charm of some of Columbia’s more prominent libraries, but at least it gives you prime access to Chef Mike’s. 

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More specifically, of all-double suites

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McBain, one of the most popular sophomore dorms at Columbia, gets a lot of flak. Senior Staffer Jake Tibbetts wants to correct the record.

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Last night, it came to the attention of Senior Staff Writer Abby Rubel that some people refuse to stand “on line,” preferring instead to stand “in line.” After a heated exchange, she decided to defend her position below. Saying that you’re “on line” is correct. The line of people is guided by an imaginary line on […]

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Every time I tell people I like to study in the Lerner piano lounge, I get a response that sounds something like “but how could you possibly study while people are playing the piano?” Obviously, if you want a totally silent study space, the piano lounge is not for you. But I don’t understand why […]

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In recent times, Bwog members have been horrified to see various members of the Columbia community using the Butler bathrooms to brush their teeth. What’s wrong with them? An obsession with oral hygiene? Bwogger Gabbie Kloppers investigates, and comes to the defense of the Butler Toothbrusher. It started with only one incidence, late one Sunday […]

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Before everyone freaks out: Internships are a great way to gain experience in a field of interest, help bulk up a resume for future employment, and cross a potential career path off your list. This is merely the argument that there are other, equally valuable ways to spend your summer. Those of you who’ve already […]

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During this trying time of finals, papers, and questioning every life decision you’ve ever made, Bwogger Betsy Ladyzhets offers a single piece of advice: if you value your emotional well-being, don’t go to Butler. It’s that time of year again. You have an important choice to make: do you put your emotional health and well-being […]

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Same Semester, New President!

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