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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.]] | ||
| − | '''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:// | + | '''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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 04:11, 17 November 2009
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.
Its current editor in chief is James Downie, who succeeds Juli Weiner, Lydia DePillis, and Bwog founder Taylor Walsh.
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
Bwog staff
Chief Editors
- James Downie (current)
- Katie Reedy
- Juli Weiner
Webmasters
- Hans Hyttinen (current)
- Zach Van Schouwen
Daily Editors
- Monday: Eliza Shapiro
- Tuesday: Chloe Eichler
- Wednesday: Liz Naiden
- Thursday: David Berke
- Friday: Jon Hill
- Saturday: Julia Mix Barrington
- Sunday: Anish Bramhandkar
Lecture Hop Editor
- Sara Jane Panfil (current)
- Pierce Stanley
Contributors
Bwog alumni
References
- ↑ "You Can Take the Soviet Out of Russia...", Bwog, 1/30/06 - First post to Bwog
