Columbia University has been subject to much media attention regarding its pro-Palestine protests and Encampments over the past several months. Bwog reported on the protests first-hand and provided live updates throughout the duration of the Encampment. Read for a summary of Bwog’s coverage of the protests during the 2023-2024 academic year. Content warning: violence, discrimination, […]

Students at Columbia respond to the shift to hybrid classes and exams during the final two weeks of the semester.

On Friday, the New York Hostage and Missing Families Forum held a press conference and demonstration on the corner of 116th Street and Broadway in support of the hostages currently in Gaza.

On Thursday evening, a protest titled “United for Israel” took place around the periphery of Columbia’s campus. Protestors lined Broadway and Amsterdam, chanting and marching in support of Israel. Content warning: Calls for violence.

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment enters its ninth day as the University inches closer to the end of the semester.

Protests, demonstrations, and responses from the community and officials continue as the eighth day of the Encampment begins. Most recently, Columbia and student organizers have been in negotiations.

With the seventh day of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment comes new developments at and around Columbia University, including protests, demonstrations, announcements and statements. Content warning: Calls for violence.

As the Gaza Solidarity Encampment enters day six, ongoing protests, demonstrations, and responses from officials and beyond continue taking place.

Read about campus events on finding reconciliation between Israel and Palestine and remembering the 1994 Genocide of the Tutsis in Rwanda.

On Thursday, April 18, President Shafik authorized NYPD officers onto campus to arrest student demonstrators. Bwog interviewed students and NYPD officers on campus surrounding their experiences on campus.

On Tuesday, April 16, Columbia Global Paris Center, Le Monde in English, and  Columbia Maison Française collaborated to bring together journalists who delved into the complexities of ethical decision-making, cross-border collaboration, and the importance of trust and transparency in journalism. Content warning: Death and violence

After the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on East Butler Lawn survived Wednesday night, Minouche Shafik authorized the NYPD to arrest demonstrators Thursday afternoon. As a result, students have begun protesting, occupying West Butler Lawn. This is a developing story.

Who doesn’t love a good chimp? Editor’s note: mentions of death.

Severe thunderstorms may block the view of Monday’s solar eclipse; sorry to the southerners out there.

Between March 9 and 11, Columbia SJP released audio recordings of Columbia President Minouche Shafik, Barnard President Laura Rosenbury, and Vice President Gerald Rosberg speaking on recent student protests regarding Israel and Palestine.