High winds yesterday felled trees and knocked down power lines in the area, causing some power outages both on and off Grounds. Several power lines reportedly were knocked down near the intersection of Madison and Preston Avenues yesterday because of the unusually heavy winds.
During the first four days of course enrollment via ISIS, the newly implemented electronic waiting list system has effectively restricted the often overwhelming amounts of e-mail traffic that professors receive from students requesting access into classes, according to University professors. Professors from the Spanish, biology, economics and politics departments -- the four departments now using electronic waiting lists -- praised its positive results. The new system "has been effective in reducing the amount of e-mail traffic; students seem to have gotten the word about the waiting lists," Politics Prof.
The members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. leased a house on Fontaine Avenue in June and are in the process of getting the house officially recognized by the University as a fraternity house.
Students had ample opportunity to relax and have fun at the Office of Health Promotion's "hooFEST" last night in the Amphitheatre, where OHP staff passed out cards describing blood alcohol concentration and cups promoting alcohol awareness. Popular University a cappella groups, free snacks and "mocktails" provided the motivation for many students to attend hooFEST despite the ominous weather. "HooFEST is fun because I get free food and a card that tells me how to stay out of the red zone," third-year College student Amanda Smith said. Some students said they brought large groups of friends to the event. Third-year College student Megan Bernier, a resident advisor, attended the event with a group of her first-year residents. "I brought my residence hall so that they could learn about alcohol consumption in a non-threatening social environment," Bernier said. Social Norms Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Bauerle, who planned the event, said she hoped the attendees left with a new attitude toward drinking. "The aim of hooFEST is to create an event where students will have fun, while becoming more aware of the effects alcohol may have on them," Bauerle said.
