JTS held a screening and panel discussion of “Inglourious Basterds” yesterday. Sample quote: “Wow, that was fun…I’m not supposed to feel that way, I know — I’m Jewish.” (Times) Three family members were killed by a career criminal in an Upper West Side apartment; the attacker then fell to his death while trying to escape. […]

…but the fire is so delightful. Congratulations to Brian Bené and Mark Stothers for tipping us off about the first flakes of the season. Sure, it’s mostly just rain, but as you settle down for a long winter’s nap in your Butler carrel, let these few flurries remind you that the end is in sight! […]

  Public Safety Officer Joseph Feyjoo confronts ski team captain Raphael Graybill Campus Public Safety put an end to the Columbia ski team’s effort to build a ski jump on the Low Library steps tonight. Citing the jump’s potential danger to “small children,” two officers dispatched from Public Safety’s main office ordered the team to “cease […]

After the sunsets on your snow-blanketed campus tonight, you can partake in a few winter wonderland-esque activities to celebrate the blizzard. Rachael McMillan cordially invites you to a “snow extravaganza” outside Butler tonight from 9-10, and we’ve been informed that the ski team is attempting to build a jump off of Low Steps at 10. […]

Just when you thought Winter might be over, snow seizes Morningside Heights. Bwog has witnessed more than a few tumbles down Low Steps and various Lerner ramps already this morning: easy does it on your way to class.  Photo by ECS

Hofstra and all NYC public schools are giving their students a snowday. Although Columbia is not joining in on the fun, there’s no better way to pretend you’re 7 and school’s canceled than a healthy dose of neighborhood sledding. You definitely can’t steal a dining hall tray and sled down a hill with your outdoors-y […]

 Photo by Kate Linthicum March is coming in like a Columbia lion, says Bwog’s personal meteorologist, albeit more like a Lion that actually wins once in a while. Those sad suits at local TV stations are predicting one last whopper of a snowstorm for us in Manhattan.  8-12 inches of snow by 6:00 PM tomorrow, […]

New York City is at a disadvantage  when it comes to winter sports, and the Department of Parks and Recreation (with its splendidly-named Commissioner, Adrian Benepe) is seeking to put this inadequacy to rights.  Today is Winter Jam!  Finally everyone can enjoy the 70-foot-long “Snow Flume” of which the City is otherwise deprived.  Cross-country skiing […]

And 2009 has officially begun. The snow penis is back, complete with a heart in time for Valentine’s Day. Thanks to Jason Patinkin for the photo, and thanks to Columbia for the memories. UPDATE: Apparently there’s another message in EC Courtyard – a message of love to Fruit Pauncher/Ferris Reel VP/all-around Bwog favorite Colin Drummond […]

For those who have not looked out their window this evening (entirely possible, we know), it’s snowing! Mabo Imosili and Bwoggers Hans Hyttinen and Jon Hill send photos from around the quad. UPDATE 12:29 AM: We have a confirmed snowman sighting in front of Butler. The snowman’s name is Ozymandias, and it is drinking Red […]

Oh well, seasons greetings everyone! The holidays have truly begun here at Columbia, as snow fun took a classically phallic turn. Masterful, simply masterful. Thanks to Mason Fitch and Pierre Gergis for being so vigilant about looking out for this special moment. 

Bwog meteorologist Jon Hill informs us that it’s snowing! At this very moment! Go forth, huddled masses, rejoice outdoors post-haste — these flakes don’t look like they’re sticking. Hans E Hyttinen’s snowy shots of Van Am Quad after the jump.

Weather.com is forecasting that the Columbia campus could see the season’s first snow showers early Tuesday morning. According to their hour-by-hour forecast, snow showers could begin around 3 a.m. and continue into the early afternoon, becoming mixed with rain. Now Bwog has been let down by snow forecasts many times over the years, so don’t […]

Bwog snow correspondent Kate Linthicum brings us some excellent photos of the big show that you’re hiding from indoors.