In case you were busy trying to find a pair of shorts to wear, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.
Intro to Macroeconomics may be next after graphic supply and demand demonstration
Fresh off the fucksaw incident, Northwestern will not be offering Human Sexuality next year in a decision that came from the central administration. Professor John Michael Bailey will teach at least two more classes next year. We’ve got the full story right here.
Week in Review’s motion for $40,000 in Chipotle funding was quickly shot down
ASG Senate had to adjourn in the middle of its spring funding meeting when Norris closed at midnight. Funding requests for 15 student groups were granted, while discussion for those remaining will resume next Wednesday. Head over to our kissing cousins at The Daily Northwestern for the whole thing.
“Anyone can win a Nobel Prize,” he said. “You just have to be a genius like me.”
Dale Mortensen, co-winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, spoke to more than 150 people in Harris Hall on Monday. Mortensen, who has been on the faculty at Northwestern since 1965, covered more technical topics before delving into recent economic troubles. We’ve got more coverage of the speech here.
Deal to sign Dan Persa to a similar contract has yet to be approved by NCAA
Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald agreed to a ten-year contract extension this week, which will hopefully put an end to the intermittent rumors of his departure (we’re looking at you, Michigan). According to the Chicago Tribune, the contract is worth about $1.8 million per season. The Daily has more right here.
University will also bar windows to prevent distraction, hire guards to keep students in line
University officials are planning to install 30 new closed circuit television cameras in and around Tech. The cameras are apparently intended to deter crime and help in investigating any incidents that occur. Head to Evanston Now for the full story.