Sweeping Southern storms set to shower the Northeast
A cold front currently building over the southern United States will bring a risk of severe thunderstorms to southeastern Texas and western Louisana. The remnants of this storm system will move to affect the US East Coast and New England area over the next few days and bring us some scattered showers. Remember to bring an umbrella or raincoat if you plan on going outside this weekend!
Burton-Conner residents to be fined by Housing and Residential Services for ‘vandalism’
Since reopening in August 2022, BC has had minor issues with painting the walls. In contrast to previous incidents though, recent content on the wall was deemed by some as “reactionary vandalism.”
MIT Undergraduate Association hosts free food event
On Nov. 20, the MIT Undergraduate Association (UA) organized a free food event for students outside of the Stratton Center. The line for the Zinneken’s food truck extended to Massachusetts Avenue as students awaited waffles.
President Kornbluth to testify in Congress Dec. 5
MIT spokesperson Kimberly Allen said that President Kornbluth “welcomes the opportunity" to testify before the committee.
In Memoriam: Tiansi Xin
Xin was described as a “treasured member of the Cummins lab,” with his advisor, Professor Kit Cummins, describing him as “an amazing scholar and chemist.”
MIT Civil Discourse Project launches speaker series
Each speaker event pairs an outside speaker who holds a position not commonly voiced within MIT with an MIT faculty member. This structure "encourages diverse opinions and lively debate while maintaining a high standard of intellectual rigor."
Spring pre-reg, IAP PE reg, last day of classes
Pre-registration for the spring term and IAP begins Dec. 1.
Speaking out Against Genocide in Palestine and Repression of Free Speech on MIT’s Campus
We join our voices to those of our campus colleagues to demand that MIT stop repressing members of the community who are bravely giving their time and energy to advocate for an end to the violence in occupied Palestine. An institution of MIT’s caliber deserves better leadership.
Daniil Trifonov Captivates Listeners
From Rameau to Beethoven, world-renowned pianist Daniil Trifonov’s repertoire showcases his unparalleled attention to detail and fine mastery in capturing the nuances in music.
belonging, home, and me
since i am not in fact an almighty god of destruction, i opted to wallow in my sadness instead, which was only slightly less disastrous.
Silicon Souls: Priming beliefs about AI in chatbot conversations
I“The robotic shell or the human soul: Which one actually makes the AI? Is it the observable behavior that we see when we think of AI, or what we imagine the AI is on the inside that made it affect you?”
MIT Free Speech Alliance assembles a panel to debate whether STEM is systemically racist
"Polls show that many people do not dare to discuss this topic or other topics about racial justice, for fear of being accused of causing harm.”
