Weather, end of semester keeping us on our toes
In this season of formals, carnivals, and other end-of-year celebrations, the weather seems to be enjoying itself by keeping us on our toes. After a clear Thursday, the clouds will come rolling in with a passing front bringing a rainy and chilly Friday. Seniors shouldn't fret, though; the rain will be long gone in time for Senior Ball on Saturday night, but the sun will still be hiding in order to give each of you your time to shine. Early next week, expect warm and sunny days with cool, partly cloudy nights.
Class of 2020 declares majors
Declarations of Course 6-3 rose significantly from last year, while those of its stouter cousin 6-2 fell the most, as the Registrar’s Office tallied the results of the Class of 2020’s major selections. Overall, new enrollments in the School of Engineering dropped 3.3 percent, while majors outside the top nine tacked on a 2.5 percent increase.
Bail granted to MIT senior arrested for unlicensed possession
At a previous hearing Jan. 13, De La Cruz was denied bail after being ruled “dangerous.” This week’s hearing revised the ruling, declaring Angel not “dangerous.”
Perspectives on marches for science
MIT professors discuss effective ways to engage the public, non-science research, and the true crux of the debate around funding and support for research.
Institute committees, phishing, and end of semester
The deadline for undergraduates to apply to serve on an Institute committee is Friday at midnight. You can apply here.
Bail hearing postponed again for MIT senior arrested in January
A hearing to determine whether Angel De La Cruz would receive bail was postponed until next Monday, May 1.
Drop date, piano drop, and OneWorld@MIT Festival
Drop date is today. Remember to submit the form after your advisor approves it in order to avoid late fees.
MIT graduate and ‘brilliant programmer’ dies on campus
Nicholas Paggi '15 was a software engineer at Ab Initio at the time of his death. While at MIT, he was a resident of Bexley Hall and Senior House, and a member of the MIT sailing team.
Steer Roast canceled due to ‘dangerous behavior’ during turnaround
The Chancellor’s office refused to comment on what dangerous behavior occurred, but the administration “has placed the Senior House community on probation.”
Melvin and Martin elected UA president and vice president
The UA announced Saturday that Sarah Melvin ’18 and Alexa Martin ’19 will serve as its president and vice president for the coming academic year. The pair, who will take office at the end of the academic year, have already begun the process of transitioning into their roles.
April showers give way to warmer weather for OneWorld
Boston has seen its fair share of rain over the last couple weeks, but some warmer and drier weather is on the way for the weekend. Today, we are between systems as a weak front approaches from the west. Friday morning, the passing front will bring a possibility of rain showers in the early afternoon and a high around 75°F (24°C). As southwesterly flow strengthens behind the front, temperatures should approach the 80°F mark by Saturday afternoon. The price we will pay for warmer weather is a chance of showers during the day, but any rain should die down by the evening. For OneWorld, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the lower 60s°F (16°C).
Gomez & Cox will not be disqualified for late submission of candidate registration
In an email shared with The Tech, the UA Judicial Review Board determined that the former Election Commission chair, Scott Perry ’19, acted with “gross negligence” in fulfilling the duties required of him by the Election Code.
Blood drive, March for Science, and UA elections
A blood drive will be held in La Sala de Puerto Rico on the second floor of the student center today from 1–6 p.m., tomorrow from 8–1 p.m., and next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 1–6 p.m. Visit the following website for more details and to make an appointment: http://web.mit.edu/blood-drive/www/.
Blunt egg donor ad generates controversy among students, CSAIL
The ad described the ideal candidate as a “21 year old Chinese MIT student, top in her class, several awards in high school and university.”
Faculty approves new rules on half-term subjects
The aim of the new rules is to standardize expectations for these subjects and prevent confusion among students and faculty.
Faculty gives green light on joint 5-7 major
New degree could appeal to pre-med and biotech students.
UA presidential candidates face off in debate
The Tech hosted a public debate between the UA presidential candidates April 14 at 8 p.m. in the lobby of W20.
Chicago mayor Emanuel talks sustainability at MIT
A chance encounter in an elevator spurred the mayor’s visit, according to MIT President L. Rafael Reif.
Rain returns to the northeast
Cloudy skies today will lead to rain chances tomorrow as a low pressure system pushes east towards the region. Unlike other recent rain events, this system will prove too weak to displace the cool air over the region. As a result, no significant warm up will occur prior to its passage. Cool air became firmly entrenched in the Northeast over the last several days as a backdoor cold front slid inland from the coast. This airmass will persist for quite some time, since no significant system is poised to push it out anytime soon. Thus, highs in the 50s fahrenheit and lows in the 40s can be expected for the next several days as Spring’s gradual warming trend is slowly realized.
Error in voting system disrupts UA elections
Voting for class council and UA president and vice president was supposed to begin yesterday morning, but an error in the online voting system has thus far prevented voters from casting their ballots.