Happening in the World: On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that he would not push for a separate Palestinian state in addition to Israel, a drastic change from the policies of prior U.S. Presidents who advocated for a two-state solution. (Washington Post)
Happening in NYC: Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Tuesday, stopping a proposed law that would have imposed a 5 cent tax on plastic bags in New York City. (New York Times)
Happening on Campus: At 12:45 pm, there will be a rally to support Barnard Contingent Faculty as they approach their deadline for a strike if contract negotiations cannot be reached.
Overheard: “You do fucking chi-squared and get back to me.”
Music Recommendation: The weather’s getting warmer, but it’s still very much the middle of winter. If you’re feeling winter-y, throw it back to 2009 with “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.
Plastic Bags Are Bad for the Environment via Wikimedia Commons