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[[Image:Bwog.gif|thumb|200px|Bwog's logo up to 2009. Recently, seasonal variations have been featured on various holidays, notably the anniversary of the [[Minuteman stage-rush]] incident.]] | [[Image:Bwog.gif|thumb|200px|Bwog's logo up to 2009. Recently, seasonal variations have been featured on various holidays, notably the anniversary of the [[Minuteman stage-rush]] incident.]] | ||
| − | '''Bwog''' is the blog of ''[[The Blue and White]]'' magazine, centered on campus news and gossip. It was launched on [[January 30|January 30th]], [[2006]].<ref>[http://bwog.net/2006/01/30/you-can-take-the-soviet-out-of-russia "You Can Take the Soviet Out of Russia..."], ''Bwog'', 1/30/06 - First post to Bwog</ref> Some consider it to be snotty and elitist. Others consider it witty and entertaining. Most people read it regardless. | + | '''The Bwog''' is the blog of ''[[The Blue and White]]'' magazine, centered on campus news and gossip. It was launched on [[January 30|January 30th]], [[2006]].<ref>[http://bwog.net/2006/01/30/you-can-take-the-soviet-out-of-russia "You Can Take the Soviet Out of Russia..."], ''Bwog'', 1/30/06 - First post to Bwog</ref> Some consider it to be snotty and elitist. Others consider it witty and entertaining. Most people read it regardless. |
Bwog launched into fame in October [[2006]] with its nearly real-time coverage of the [[Minuteman stage-rush]] incident. A popular sister blog launched in [[2008]] to cover the exploits of [[Hawkmadinejad]]. A major redesign unveiled on [[January 1]], [[2009]] has received mixed reviews. In August 2010, the site moved from Bwog.net to Bwog.com, for unclear reasons. | Bwog launched into fame in October [[2006]] with its nearly real-time coverage of the [[Minuteman stage-rush]] incident. A popular sister blog launched in [[2008]] to cover the exploits of [[Hawkmadinejad]]. A major redesign unveiled on [[January 1]], [[2009]] has received mixed reviews. In August 2010, the site moved from Bwog.net to Bwog.com, for unclear reasons. | ||
| − | Its current editor in chief is [[ | + | Its current editor in chief is [[Eliza Shapiro]] (CC '12), who succeeds [[James Downie]], [[Juli Weiner]], [[Lydia DePillis]], and Bwog founder [[Taylor Walsh]]. |
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The Bwog recently celebrated its [http://bwog.net/2010/04/18/overseen-mrsbo-racecars-and-croquet#comment-198189 100,000th entry comment]. | The Bwog recently celebrated its [http://bwog.net/2010/04/18/overseen-mrsbo-racecars-and-croquet#comment-198189 100,000th entry comment]. | ||
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===Chief Editors=== | ===Chief Editors=== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Eliza Shapiro]] (Current) |
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*[[James Downie]] | *[[James Downie]] | ||
*[[Katie Reedy]] | *[[Katie Reedy]] | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Bwog-Spectrum Relationship]] | *[[Bwog-Spectrum Relationship]] | ||
| − | + | *[[Bwog Uncensored]] | |
== References == | == References == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[http://www.bwog. | + | *[http://www.bwog.net The Bwog] |
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| − | [[Category:Student blogs|Bwog]] | + | [[Category:Student blogs|Bwog, The]] |
Revision as of 14:06, 21 January 2011
Bwog's logo up to 2009. Recently, seasonal variations have been featured on various holidays, notably the anniversary of the Minuteman stage-rush incident.
The Bwog is the blog of The Blue and White magazine, centered on campus news and gossip. It was launched on January 30th, 2006.[1] Some consider it to be snotty and elitist. Others consider it witty and entertaining. Most people read it regardless.
Bwog launched into fame in October 2006 with its nearly real-time coverage of the Minuteman stage-rush incident. A popular sister blog launched in 2008 to cover the exploits of Hawkmadinejad. A major redesign unveiled on January 1, 2009 has received mixed reviews. In August 2010, the site moved from Bwog.net to Bwog.com, for unclear reasons.
Its current editor in chief is Eliza Shapiro (CC '12), who succeeds James Downie, Juli Weiner, Lydia DePillis, and Bwog founder Taylor Walsh.
The Bwog recently celebrated its 100,000th entry comment.
Contents
Common features
- Breaking news
- "Quick" versions of campus publications, especially the Spec
- Coverage of protests / major campus events
- Lecture hops
- Things overheard on campus
- Event listings
- Free food announcements
- Internet culture features
- Comments, with a reputation for being caustic and asinine
- Senior Wisdom
- BwogWeather
Bwog staff
Chief Editors
- Eliza Shapiro (Current)
- James Downie
- Katie Reedy
- Juli Weiner
Webmasters
- Hans Hyttinen (current)
- Zach Van Schouwen
Daily Editors
- Monday: Carolyn Ruvkun
- Tuesday: Conor Skelding
- Wednesday: Peter Krawczyk
- Thursday: Mahrah Taufique
- Friday: Liz Jacob
- Saturday: Megan McGregor
- Sunday: Grant D'Avino
Lecture Hop Editor
- Mark Hay (current)
- Sara Jane Panfil
- Pierce Stanley
Contributors
See Also
References
- ↑ "You Can Take the Soviet Out of Russia...", Bwog, 1/30/06 - First post to Bwog
