Bummer.

I was SO looking forward to Oct. 13 - I have a Wednesday-night journalism ethics course with a professor who has struck me as more than a little right-wing, though she's never said such explicitly. The original plan was for us to watch the debates in class. Just now over my e-mail came this ...

"Please note the decision of the faculty. Our outside assignment will be discussed in class on Sept 22. The assignment is based on watching the debate.

"'The Presidential Debate to be held at ASU on Wednesday, October 13 is going to mean very tight security, streets closed, sections of the campus blocked off and limited parking availability. For that reason, the faculty of the Cronkite School has decided that no classes should be held on campus that day. Instead, professors who have Wednesday classes will assign work to be done outside of class as a substitute for the missed in-class work. If you have any questions, check with your instructor or call the School office at 480-xxx-xxxx.'"

Alas, I suppose my entertainment from the ensuing discussion will have to wait till after.