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AT THE NEWS DESK

BRIDGE BARRIERS UPDATE: The architects that will design the permanent bridge barriers on campus met privately with Cornell and Ithaca officials on Monday, after the release of the pre-schematic barrier designs was delayed due to the closure of Office dA –– the firm originally contracted for the design. Though the original firm was closed, the lead architect will remain on the project, under a new firm that he founded named NADAAA.

DONATION DROP: After a record-breaking fundraising effort last year, private donations to the University fell by more than 31 percent.

OPINION

HAPPY HUNDRETH BIRTHDAY RONALD REAGAN: David Murdter '12 explains the difference between 'Reagan the Man' and 'Reagan the Myth,' arguing that the Republican party has glorified many of Reagan's shortcomings. 

ARTS DESK

AZIZ ANSARI: The Sun reviews comedian Aziz Ansari's stand-up performance at Cornell on Saturday night. 

SPORTS DESK

CORNELL POLO RECAP: Men's and Women's Polo both won competitive games this weekend against Colorado St. in Colorado.

GUEST COLUMN FROM JEFF FOOTE '10: After a Sun column criticized the current Men's Basketball team big men for failing to fill the void from Jeff Foote's departure, Foote wrote a spirited guest column in their defense. 

ITHACA WEATHER

• High: 24°

• Low: 7°

• 70% chance of snow

ALUMNI IN THE REAL WORLD

Vaclav Klaus '69 penned an opinion piece in Monday's Handelsblatt German newspaper, arguing that the European Union is becoming more and more centralized and restricting economic growth, Bloomberg News reported. He wrote that he sees parallels between the EU's economy and communism.

161 THINGS

Every weekday during the school year, The Sun will suggest an item on the "161 Things Every Cornellian Should Do" to complete. 

Today’s is:

With the first cycle of prelims about to begin, you'll likely find yourself in your professor's office hours at some point or another. Take advantage and check #24) Flirt with your professor off your list.