1. Word has it that a department in LAB is doing serious battle with Dean Pood and others over its future.  It sounds like a meltdown of some sort is on the horizon.  Thank you gorod.

2. There is a tale spreading that some of the mid-year raise recipients received more than the oft-reported 8% raise.  Some supposedly received a good bit more.  Much obliged insider.

3. Rumors are swirling that there is going to be a rash of unannounced faculty departures right before fall semester begins.  Thanks tobias.

4. People on the street are saying that the new food service deal came with some sweet kickbacks for a few.

5. We have heard more than once that USM students are beginning to transfer in droves, mostly to State.  This will further solidify MSU as the state's largest.