Another N.J. college opens a food pantry for students, public - no questions asked [NJ.com]

The flava:
Not all four-year college students follow the same path. Some live on campus, some commute. Some get a meal plan, some do not.

And some are hungry. Not for snacks and munchies, but basic, life-sustaining food.

The article:
https://www.nj.com/mercer/2019/02/another-nj-college-opens-a-food-pantry-for-students-public-no-questions-asked.html

Sunday video

Universities Scour Yearbooks After Northam [NPR]

"After the controversy over a blackface photo in Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook, universities are reviewing their yearbooks for material that could be considered racist or offensive. . . ."

Florida State University Transitions To 100% Electric Bus Fleet [insideevs.com]

The flava:
Proterra announced that StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, placed its third order for electric buses.

The deal is for 22 35-foot Proterra Catalyst FC (fast charge, short range) buses for Florida State University (FSU), which already has 5 electric buses.

The article:
https://insideevs.com/florida-state-university-electric-bus-fleet/

#metoo 2.0

"This is not an objective search for the truth. It is a fishing expedition.  President Boren emphatically denies any inappropriate behavior or unlawful activity. He has been a dedicated public servant for more than 50 years and his life is an open book in Oklahoma."


--Bob Burke, former OU President David Boren's attorney

CU Boulder professor inducted into National Academy of Engineering [colorado.edu]

The National Academy of Engineering has elected Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences professor Penina Axelrad and alumnus Dereje Agonafer (AeroEngr’72) as new members in 2019. . . .

Monday Magic in February

When was the last time a student's actions made you feel delight?

Police break up "riot" near West Virginia University that school says started as "playful time in the snow" [cbsnews.com]

Police called an incident Friday near West Virginia University a "riot" after the crowd began throwing glass bottles and rocks at officers. . . .

Spruce Street is an absolute war zone right now! #VivaWV #StayStrongSpruce pic.twitter.com/8dL3JpQ1my

— WVU Barstool (@WVUBarstool) February 1, 2019