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CUSJ-Jester Feud

2007-05-04T06:14:12Z

Invadin' george:

[[Image:jestercusj.jpg|thumb|right|''CUSJ's'' manifesto that appeared on the redistributed ''Jester'' copies]]

The '''CUSJ-Jester Feud''' refers to a bizarre conflict that started in Spring [[2007]] between the ''[[Jester]]'', a campus humor magazine, and the ''[[Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal]]''. The feud initially played out in the comments pages of the [[Bwog]], wherein commenters claiming to be members of the respective organizations posted angry, insulting, and occasionally threatening messages about the other publication. The root cause of the fight is not known by the public at large. Given that Jester is a humor publication and is the only party to actually claim responsibility for its alleged actions in the feud, it is widely believed that the feud is a hoax contrived by Jester for publicity.

== Wikipedia edits by CUSJ ==
The fight escalated when members of the ''CUSJ'' allegedly altered the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jester_of_Columbia Jester Wikipedia enrty], claiming the group promoted "lackluster understanding of particle physics, frequent misrepresentations of string theory, and fervent hatred toward America." ''Jester'' was also added to the group of internationally recognized terrorist organizations. This vandalism was covered on the Bwog.<sup>citation needed</sup>

== Wikipedia edits by Jester ==
In rebuttal, ''Jester'' writers allegedly edited their Wikipedia page to claim that they have a "brilliant understanding of particle physics," make frequently correct representations of string theory, and mount a "fervent defense of America against the ''Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal''." ''Jester'' supposedly likes to mock ''CUSJ'' for taking a [[1906]] piece in the ''Jester'' about the non-existence of the ether seriously.<sup>citation needed</sup>

== Theft of Jester Magazines ==
[[Image:jesterlacks.png|thumb|right| A screenshot of ''CUSJ's'' insane website.]]
[[Image:jesterlacks2.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of ''CUSJ's'' insane website.]]

On [[April 7]], [[2007]], members of Jester tipped off Bwog that 700 copies of their latest magazine's issue were stolen from the [[SGO]].<ref>[http://www.bwog.net/publicate/index.php?page=post&article_id=3409 "The Great Jester Heist", Bwog, 4/7/07]</ref> Two days later, the Spectator picked up the story including a statement from Jester editor, [[Alex Weinberg]], saying that Jester had no intention of reprinting the missing issues, nor of making an official complaint to [[Public Safety]].<ref>[http://media.www.columbiaspectator.com/media/storage/paper865/news/2007/04/09/News/700-Copies.Of.Campus.Magazine.Disappear-2829625.shtml "700 Copies of Campus Magazine Disappear", Columbia Spectator, 4/9/07]</ref>

The same day that the Spectator article was published, the missing copies were found throughout campus buildings with an addendum stapled to the front containing a partial list of factual errors contained in the issue, as well as a link to a bizarre Web site called [http://www.jesterlackssoundscience.com/ Jester Lacks Sound Science] that contained schizophrenic allegations against Jester, purportedly created by CUSJ.<ref>[http://www.bwog.net/publicate/index.php?page=post&article_id=3420 "CUSJ Antics Far Funnier than CUSJ Content", Bwog, 4/9/07]</ref> Commenters on Bwog pointed out that the Web site bore an obvious resemblance to the equally bizarre and confusing Web site, [http://www.timecube.com/ Time Cube].

Following the reappearance of the lost issues, Jester editors [[Alex Weinberg]] and [[Sam West]] continued to suggest that CUSJ was responsible for the theft, but justified their decision not to press official charges saying, "Justice cannot wait several weeks for bureaucratic approval."<ref>[http://media.www.columbiaspectator.com/media/storage/paper865/news/2007/04/11/News/Missing.Jester.Copies.Found-2834479.shtml "Missing Jester Copies Found", Columbia Spectator. 4/11/07]</ref> Editor in Chief of the CUSJ, [[Gabriel Morris]], denied any CUSJ's involvement in the incident and suggested that the stunt was entirely contrived by Jester in a prank taken a step too far.

== References ==

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Gabriel Morris

2007-05-04T06:12:58Z

Invadin' george:

Editor in Chief of the [[Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal]] and renowned tool Gabriel Morris is a figure of great campus controversy. While some say he should be drowned in a pool of cheap whiskey and left for dead, most believe that he and his magazine should be tolerated and even have their activities encouraged, much like a mentally retarded child.

Gabriel Morris

2007-05-04T06:12:42Z

Invadin' george:

Editor in Chief of the [Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal] and renowned tool Gabriel Morris is a figure of great campus controversy. While some say he should be drowned in a pool of cheap whiskey and left for dead, most believe that he and his magazine should be tolerated and even have their activities encouraged, much like a mentally retarded child.

Gabriel Morris

2007-05-04T06:11:45Z

Invadin' george: New page: Editor in Chief of the [CUSJ] and renowned tool Gabriel Morris is a figure of great campus controversy. While some say he should be drowned in a pool of cheap whiskey and left for dead, m...

Editor in Chief of the [CUSJ] and renowned tool Gabriel Morris is a figure of great campus controversy. While some say he should be drowned in a pool of cheap whiskey and left for dead, most believe that he and his magazine should be tolerated and even have their activities encouraged, much like a mentally retarded child.

Barnard jokes

2007-04-29T21:19:24Z

Invadin' george:

'''Barnard Jokes''' are an intitution at Columbia. The [[CUMB]] is often a source for these jokes, usually the most vulgar and risque of them. This despite reasonably high Barnard representation in the band. It's just part of Columbia life. Jokes are also kept alive by frshmen who feel the need to revel in feelings of superiority over someone. They usually just need to get over themselves.

== Jokes ==
* By and large, Barnard girls are Bi and Large.
* Why did the Columbia student cross the street?
:To get a blow job.
* Why did the Barnard student cross the street?
:To get an education.
* Barnard to Bed, Columbia to Wed
* Why is Barnard on the West side of Broadway?
:So if the Hudson floods, all of the dykes will protect Columbia.

[[Category:Barnard College]]
[[Category:Humor]]

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

2007-04-09T19:19:18Z

Invadin' george:

The '''Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal''' or '''CUSJ''' is a journal of science for undergraduates at Columbia.

It is currently embroiled in a bizarre [[CUSJ-Jester Feud|feud]] with the ''[[Jester]]'', a campus humor magazine. It has claimed responsibility for the theft of 700 magazines, and the redistribution of said magazines with corrections.

== External links ==
* [http://cusj.columbia.edu/ CUSJ website]
* [http://www.jesterlackssoundscience.com/ Claims About Jester]
[[Category:Publications]]

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

2007-04-09T19:18:53Z

Invadin' george:

The '''Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal''' or '''CUSJ''' is a journal of science for undergraduates at Columbia.

It is currently embroiled in a bizarre [[CUSJ-Jester Feud|feud]] with the ''[[Jester]]'', a campus humor magazine. It has claimed responsibility for the theft of 700 magazines, and the redistribution of said magazines with corrections.

== External links ==
* [http://cusj.columbia.edu/ CUSJ website]
* {http://www.jesterlackssoundscience.com/ Claims About Jester]
[[Category:Publications]]

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

2007-04-07T19:29:15Z

Invadin' george:

The '''Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal''' is... guess!

It has been mocked by the [[Jester of Columbia]], mostly due to the fact that the CUSJ took a 1906 piece in the Jester about the non-existence of the ether seriously.

== External links ==
* [http://cusj.columbia.edu/ CUSJ website]

[[Category:Publications]]

The Fed

2007-04-07T19:24:05Z

Invadin' george:

'''The Fed''' is an "alternative" campus newspaper, in the sense that it's rather different to the [[Columbia Spectator]]. It was founded by "a libertarian, a conservative, and a socialist (although no one knows which was which)".

The Fed comes out every three weeks. It is rumored to have been funny at one point in history, although no empirical evidence exists. At other times, it is satirical and even investigative.

The newspaper almost died after publishing the infamous [[Wacky Fun Whitey cartoon]].

== External Links ==
* [http://www.the-fed.org ''The Fed'' Online]
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/thefed/ The Fed website]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fed_%28Columbia_newspaper%29 Wikipedia article]

[[Category:Publications]]

The Fed

2007-04-07T19:22:42Z

Invadin' george:

'''The Fed''' is an "alternative" campus newspaper, in the sense that it's rather different to the [[Columbia Spectator]]. It was founded by "a libertarian, a conservative, and a socialist (although no one knows which was which)".

The Fed comes out every three weeks. It is rumored to have been funny at one point in history, although no empirical evidence exists. At other times, satirical, and even investigative.

The newspaper almost died after publishing the infamous [[Wacky Fun Whitey cartoon]].

== External Links ==
* [http://www.the-fed.org ''The Fed'' Online]
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/thefed/ The Fed website]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fed_%28Columbia_newspaper%29 Wikipedia article]

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