Three cop cars? Really?
Photo: Brenda Chang [NBN]
Who says NU isn’t spirited? On Friday afternoon, six students took ‘Cat pride to a new level, covering their bodies with purple paint and going out for an afternoon jog. Naked. The streakers’ identities are unknown, but really, if this was you, come forward: You deserve some recognition. [NBN]
Following a subpoena of students’ e-mails and grades, the Medill Innocence Project has gained national attention, with coverage ranging from a Trib article and editorial to stories in Time and The New York Times. But perhaps the most passionate piece so far comes from The Huffington Post, in which Judge H. Lee Sarokin writes that the subpoena attempt is comparable to Nazi Germany’s Gestapo. To the Cook County State’s Attorney: When a former federal judge argues that your efforts are aiming “to suppress the truth and subvert justice,” it may be time to reconsider.
Jill Mahen wants you to stop giving hickeys. In her Monday column, Mahen writes that those unsightly neck bruises can only be explained as branding by a jealous partner, “like when dogs ‘mark their territory.’” But for those who were unable to escape the weekend unscathed, Mahen offers practical advice: a toothbrush and some gentle massaging. [The Daily]
First Caesar, now Blackboard: NUIT is developing a new software, called Bboogle, that will connect the course management system with students’ u.northwestern.edu accounts. Currently being tested in 30 NU courses, this integration brings Google docs, calendars, and sites to Blackboard, and is expected to go live over the course of the academic year. [The Daily]
Students receiving financial aid at Williams College will soon be able to enter the bookstore without dread: Come February, those students will be able to get their books for free. No spending limit, no hassle, no out-of-pocket costs, just a swipe of an ID card and a college grant. We’re not sure if President Schapiro had any role in developing the new system before he left, but Morty…want to bring it here? [The Choice/NYT]
