In case you were busy changing your NUIT password, here’s a recap of some news you may have missed this week.
NU Stands with Hundo still waiting for aid
A&O will give more than $5300 to NU Stands with Pakistan after tickets to the Blowout Concert sold out on Monday. Those going to see Snoop Dogg and Kid Cudi on Oct. 15 can be pleased to know that at least $1 of their purchases went to the cause. Check out the whole thing here.
In response, tuition to drop 12.4 percent
Northwestern’s endowment jumped up to $6.3 billion, a 12.4 percent increase over the last fiscal year. This comes after a steep decline last fiscal year due to rough economic times. Head over to our allies at The Daily Northwestern for the full story.
And you complain about walking from Tech to Kresge
The 33rd Chicago Marathon will be held on Sunday as thousands of runners (including some of your fellow students) set out to run 26.2 miles. Check out NBC Chicago for official coverage.
Members hoping to emulate success of the campaign for a new Sheridan Road
The New Student Center Initiative is launching a campaign for student support next week. While members are optimistic, they have yet to convince a decidedly skeptical President Schapiro. We’ve got more on this story right here.
Sources chalk election success up to Tea Party activism
For the first time in over three years, Associated Student Government has filled up all 49 senate seats. ASG officials are crediting a new recruiting strategy that involves selling individualism and asking politely. Check out our allies at The Daily for more.
Eggplantgang, sadly, was deemed not catchy enough
Local environmental group Citizens for a Greener Evanston is organizing a Carrotmob on Saturday. The idea, which originated with a San Francisco-based non-profit, is that a huge group of customers will descend on businesses that have committed to becoming more energy efficient. Hit up Evanston Now for the whole story.
$630 billion has been corrected to $6.3 billion, thanks to commenter Kim for pointing out the error. North by Northwestern regrets the error.