Correction appended
Because he “felt compelled to address” the concerns of some black students, FMO Coordinator Zachary Parker wrote a letter to President Henry Bienen condemning the university’s revoking of Jeremiah Wright’s honorary degree, Parker said in a Sunday night interview. Students thought the decision was unjust, and that they have not been afforded a voice, he said. “Inequality and unfair treatment from the top continues to go unnoticed.”
If you also feel that way, head over to the Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan Road, at 8 p.m. for “Got Diversity?”, which promises to let you “share your experiences with and opinions of self-segregation on Northwestern’s campus.” Judging by that description (and by some other measures), there may be some gripes to be had.
But you may have to budget your time if you prefer world issues to our community’s. Model Arab League couldn’t have picked better timing to hold an event titled “The political crisis in Lebanon.” If you want to learn the historical context of the latest disturbing news dispatches from Beirut, hit up Swift 107 at 7:30 p.m.
Violence is a weeproblem near these parts too, but at least some Northwestern professors are paying attention. After a study, they decreed that an anti-gun program called CeaseFire is helpful at preventing shootings in Chicago. Funny, because the governor cut its budget by $6.2 million last year.
Correction — May 12, 2008: The original version of this article incorrectly stated Zachary Parker’s last name. North by Northwestern regrets the error.