There's too much in this world that can ruin a Friday

There’s too much in this world that can ruin a Friday

Across the United States, there’s anger in the streets for justice, as fast food workers are protesting and getting arrested for higher wages. (The Guardian)

In the UK, academic Marina Warner has slammed her former university for its transition from humanistic pursuits to corporatization. Columbia students, take note. (The Independent)

But bureaucrats are having problems to; healthcare.gov has been hacked into. (Slate)

In news that should make any lover of comedy angry, actress Joan Rivers, BC’54, has died aged 81.  (New York Times)

Overheard: “Can they vajazzle you if you have chlamydia??”

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