PrezBo bailed on his usual Freedom of Speech class, but worry not: plans are in the works for a “Global Free Press” substitute. (Spec)

Will anti-Ivy sentiment influence Obama’s next Supreme Court nomination? Debate! (HuffPo)

We might be stressed out, but the Daily Beast thinks we have a bit of fun, too–CU’s number 53 in their new “Happiest Colleges” slideshow. Confirming every suspicion you ever had about our friends across Broadway, Barnard clocks in at no. 36. (The Daily Beast)

Countdown clocks are on the way…in Brooklyn. We’ve still got our eye on that lonely, nonfunctional one in the 110th st. station. (Gothamist)

Welcome to New York: visiting LA Angels (of Anaheim) surprised by suicide leap as they wait for team bus. Naturally, they take photos. (New York Post)

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