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Bwog Independent news blog at Columbia University. Send tips at [email protected]. Bwog is an independent, student-run campus news site.

After being launched in January 2006 as the online incarnation of The Blue and White magazine– intended to post stories that warranted immediate attention, such as free food alerts and breaking news—Bwog developed into Columbia’s preeminent campus blog separate from the magazine. While our focus remains set on the university and we retain ties to The Blue and White, we are a financially and admini

stratively independent organization, published by Blue and White Publishing Inc. Bwog is completely student-run and publishes multiple posts a day during the academic year. Our goal is to alert students to information of interest and offer a critical perspective on life at Columbia. This includes news from the administration, campus gossip, and events—in addition to, still, free food. We post what you should have heard about as a member of the Columbia community, packaged with bad puns and coarse jokes. Bwog’s rise to legitimacy came with the Minuteman protests in the fall of 2006. Other highlights in Bwog history include September 2007 when Ahmadinejad came to campus—thus creating our beloved Hawkmadinejad—comprehensive coverage of Operation Ivy League in winter 2010, breaking the news on Dean Moody-Adams’ resignation in summer 2011, and the spring 2012 announcement of President Barack Obama as Barnard’s commencement speaker. As seen in the case of Obamanard, the Bwog comment section is vibrant and active. This space is intended for readers to discuss relevant topics constructively and respectfully. Bwog leaves it largely self-moderated, but reserves the right to step in, as per our comment policy. If you are interested in joining Bwog or have juicy news and gossip, email us at [email protected], or come to our open weekly meetings every Sunday at 7 pm in the Lerner SGO. For inquiries concerning advertisements, contact [email protected].

Have a burning question on your mind that can’t be answered with a Google search? Want to confess something (but not as ...
22/10/2025

Have a burning question on your mind that can’t be answered with a Google search? Want to confess something (but not as publicly as on Columbia Confessions) and get some advice? Bwog is here for YOU and AskBwog is SO back to answer and offer insight to any queries, confusions, or problems you may be having! Fill out the form at the link in our bio to get started and we can’t wait to hear from you.

We love our new Bwoggers! Slide through to see what some of them have been writing these past couple weeks and visit our...
13/10/2025

We love our new Bwoggers! Slide through to see what some of them have been writing these past couple weeks and visit our website to read more!

Bwog wants to bring back swing dancing.
02/10/2025

Bwog wants to bring back swing dancing.

One uncoordinated staff writer takes on swing dance and clammy palms. Are you tired of sweaty, claustrophobic dancing in frats? I would like to propose an alternative—Wednesday night swing dancing. CU Swing is Columbia’s very own swing dance club. They host weekly lessons for dancers of all skil...

Columbia University’s Assistant Professor of History A. Tunç Şen celebrates new book, “Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, S...
02/10/2025

Columbia University’s Assistant Professor of History A. Tunç Şen celebrates new book, “Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire, 1450–1600”.

The forgotten yet familiar story of the Ottoman scholars. Earlier this week, on Monday, September 29, Columbia University’s Assistant Professor of History A. Tunç Şen celebrated his recent work, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire, 1450–1600, in the Hey...

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02/10/2025

Check out today's Bwoglines!

Calling all comic book lovers! Happening off-Campus: Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist whose groundbreaking work with chimpanzees transformed the world’s understanding of animal behavior and emotion, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed she passed away of natura...

That's that me espresso.
01/10/2025

That's that me espresso.

Burning through your meal plan points at Liz’s Place? Bwog has the solution for you. Like many, I can’t get through the day without coffee. In fact, aside from a few days over the summer, I’ve had coffee every single day for the past two years. Is this good or healthy? Absolutely not. Will I [...

Submit your drawings to Bwog!
01/10/2025

Submit your drawings to Bwog!

Are you ready for a spooky good time?  October is back, and so is Bwinktober! Feel free to make a drawing every day or just choose the prompts you enjoy! You need no drawing experience to join in on the fun. Use a pen, pencil, paint, or whatever your heart desires! If you’d like to […]

Might have to start jumping the turnstiles...
01/10/2025

Might have to start jumping the turnstiles...

In a vote on Tuesday, MTA board members voted to raise subway and bus fares to $3. ​​Happening off-Campus: On Tuesday, September 30, transit leaders approved a 10-cent increase to subway and bus fares, allowing them to rise to $3 starting in 2026. The outcome of the vote held on Tuesday was wide...

Ranking the various animals that 600 houses alongside students.
30/09/2025

Ranking the various animals that 600 houses alongside students.

It’s a zoo in here. Everyone knows New York City living isn’t exactly glamorous all the time, especially living in a college dorm. Encountering some form of a rodent or bug in your living space is inevitable. In the two years I’ve spent living in 600 W. 166th St, I’ve encountered many. So, I...

An incomplete ranking of Columbia's libraries based on their aroma of despair.
30/09/2025

An incomplete ranking of Columbia's libraries based on their aroma of despair.

A freshman evaluates Columbia’s alternatively-named dungeons Disclaimer: This author is but a freshie and does not have the full scope of the Columbia cram experience. Thus, she is limited by experience to a mere handful of libraries to survey for this article. 4. Burke Library at Union Theologica...

Check out today's Bwoglines here!
30/09/2025

Check out today's Bwoglines here!

It’s not the Super Bowl, it’s the Benito Bowl. Happening Off-Campus: Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny has been chosen to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show. His announcement included a statement criticizing President Donald Trump and ICE as well as a dedication to his home, P...

Coughing has begun to echo through lecture halls...
29/09/2025

Coughing has begun to echo through lecture halls...

Bwog PSA to go get your flu shots ASAP. Bwog saw friends! Bwog fell ill. Bwog adulted. Bwog had bwamily time!! Flu shot image via Bwarchives

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