Happening in the nation: No other cabinet nominee has received as much protest as Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education. DeVos is a single swing vote away from a rejection, and the phone systems of potential-swing Republicans have been flooded by calls from DeVos critics. (Politico)

Happening in NYC: The city has found dangerously high amounts of lead in some water samples in NYC public schools. These results came in as New York City tried a new water testing method. (The New York Times)

Happening on campus: Feeling jazzy today? Check out the Marcus Roberts Trio at Miller Theater today at 8pm as they perform jazzy classics with a twist. Tickets here.

Overheard: “I’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel warmth.”

Random: Superbowl is tomorrow! Tbt to one of history’s best Superbowl halftime shows, Madonna’s 2012 performance! Look forward to Lady Gaga’s halftime performance tomorrow!