PERHAPS THE DEAN OF STUDENTS IS NOW THE CRUISE DIRECTOR. I believe the dean at Anonymous Community suggested that job description. But how else characterize the apparent endorsement of the Campus Carnival by the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management? (There's something Freudian in that title, but I'll exploit it later.)

Northern Illinois University invented homecoming. Are we now the first university to offer a semester-end carnival?

The weather wasn't as fine as yesterday's forecast anticipated, and relatively few people were on the midway at midafternoon.


A few older and more adventurous riders gave the Zipper a workout.


The Dragon Coaster, well, a junior version of a ride with a famous name, entertained the younger set.


Sometimes you'll see the tots going no-hands on this ride.