Campus »

Former CIA agent to teach fall classes

A former CIA agent will teach classes at the UW this fall as part of the UW’s Institute for National Security Education and Research (INSER). The program is funded by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the same organization that heads the CIA and the Department of the Homeland Security. According to The Stranger, INSER “will become a recruiting ground for the CIA.” For more information go to http://cluster.ischool.washington.edu/caenser.

Local »

Critical Mass confrontation on Capitol Hill

A violent scuffle broke out between bicyclists and a motorist on Capitol Hill Friday, July 25. The bicyclists were participating in Critical Mass, a monthly protest for bicyclist rights held in cities across the world. Two men were sent to the hospital, two bicyclists were sent to jail and the car involved in the incident had $1,500 worth of damages. It is not clear which party instigated the fight or whether the motorist will face charges. Seattle police plan to investigate the way the Seattle Critical Mass rides are organized.

Nation »

Alaska senator indicted

Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens was indicted on seven felony counts for failing to report gifts and income. Stevens is the longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history and is up for re-election in November. Stevens said he is innocent of the charges. However, a yearlong investigation alleges that he falisified information on disclosure forms U.S. senators are required to submit.

World »

Pollution reduction underway for Olympics

With the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics less than two weeks away, Beijing city officials are implementing emergency plans to reduce pollution. As many as 90 percent of motorists may be restricted from driving, and many factories have already been temporarily closed.