I want to use my last column to address those of you who have mistakenly thought that all I've done with the space is write about being Latin. I, for one, hate to labor under any misapprehension, so to cure you of this misinformed opinion, I'd like to say: Boo boo, you ain't neva seen me write about being Latin.… 7 Comments

Before the financial crisis hit, few people would question the CEO of a successful multinational corporation receiving in $1.7 million compensation. Likewise, President Henry Bienen shouldn't be criticized for receiving that amount in 2006. Based on performance, Beinen's compensation package is justified.… Post the First Comment

Though Loren Balhorn may not be capable of such simple actions as focusing on a lecture rather than the 13 inches of MacBook two rows in front of him, or checking e-mail while simultaneously listening to the professor, it would be nice if he didn't project his inabilities onto others ("Skip class more often," Nov.… Post the First Comment

Former Northwestern provost Lawrence B. Dumas died Monday, leaving behind a legacy as a visionary helping construct the university's future over his 40-year career at NU. Dumas, a biochemist whose work earned him the John Boezi Award for Outstanding Molecular Biology Research from Michigan State University and the U.… Post the First Comment