Is it a lightsaber?

Happening Around the World: Nicaragua has signed the Paris Climate agreement, which means the U.S and Syria are the only two nations in the world that are not united in an attempt to tackle climate change. This is of particular significance because Nicaragua had refused to sign the agreement in 2015 despite suffering from several disasters linked to climate change. (BBC)

Happening in the U.S: If you have left your precious spot in Butler in the past few weeks, you probably noticed it’s unusually warm for this time of the year. Officials have attributed this to warm winds from the southwest, and expect things to get chilly just after Halloweekened. (NYT)

Happening in NYC: Whether you vape to complement your hipster aesthetic or because you seriously need a tobacco substitute, e-cigarettes will too be banned in all public indoor spaces in New York. Governor Cuomo signed the bill yesterday which has since sparked debate over the risk and benefits of e-cigarettes. (NYT)

Happening on Campus: There is a discussion with the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, Dr. Muižnieks at 7pm in the International Affairs Building, room 1219.

Food of the Day: Three for two dollar mini pastries at Westside.