1. Tales emanating from CEP that the merit raise list is complete, and a copy is already circulating amongst a few people there.  Hopefully more news on this soon.  Thanks grapevine.

2. Rumor has it now that LSM is completely happy about the situation in the dome.  She has a newly cemented position as advisor and confidant, and is said to be devising a press-packet now on how that faculty is "to blame" for the anticipated drop in enrollment this fall.  Thanks domer.

3. Look for the names of a few of JB's assistant to pop up this fall as potential coaching hires on the ESPN graphics board during game telecasts.  Word is that plans are being made now by some to depart after this year.  Thanks mclubber.

4. envelope reports tales that we may hear something soon out of CBED about a new dress code there (for faculty/staff) for (possibly) this fall '04.  Can't wait for more juicy bits on this one.  Thanks envelope.

5. Word from COAL that some new departures for babbs' list are on the near horizon.  We're waiting.  Thanks artsy.