THE NEWS

• Amid the state’s fiscal crisis and advocacy groups’ cries for education reform, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a $152 million increase in state aid to Connecticut public schools at a Tuesday press conference. The money, which will come in the form of Education Cost Sharing grants, will bolster teaching programs in New Haven and 29 other underperforming alliance districts, with smaller funding increases for other municipalities. Malloy’s announcement preceded today’s unveiling of his proposal for the state’s next two-year budget that will address over $2 billion in projected deficits, according to the Office of Fiscal Analysis.
• After the University banned freshman fall rush, fraternity leaders said they are seeing significantly larger spring rush classes this year compared to previous years. Three of five fraternity leaders interviewed said their spring rush classes had substantially increased or doubled compared to previous years’ classes, and two fraternities will increase the number of bids they plan to give out this spring in response to larger rush classes.
• While many singers and musicians from around the world dream of winning their first Grammy Award this Sunday, internationally renowned pianist Emanuel Ax has already reached such an achievement. Ax, who has won seven Grammy Awards, will perform a recital in Sprague Hall tonight as part of the Yale School of Music’s Horowitz Piano Series.

High of 41 degrees, low of 17 degrees, chance of light snow.

THE FOOD

In the colleges

Breakfast: Steelcut Oats, Waffle Bar, Cinnamon Sugar Bun

Lunch: Carrot & Coriander Soup, Tomato & Chick Pea Soup, Moroccan Spiced Salmon, Beef & Turkey Moussaka, Penne, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, All-Natural Grilled Cheeseburger, Mediterranean Turkey Burger Sandwich, Lebanese Ciabatta Sandwich, Fresh Market Vegetable, Turkish Chopped Salad, Chickpea, Peppers, Olives & Charmoula, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Iced Gold Cupcake

Dinner: Carrot & Coriander Soup, Tomato & Chick Pea Soup, Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Masala, Saag Tofu, Eggplant & Red Pepper Panini, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, All-Natural Grilled Cheeseburger, Basmati Rice Pilafi, Fresh Market Vegetable, Turkish Chopped Salad, Chickpea, Peppers, Olives & Charmoula, Pumpkin Pie 

In Commons

Breakfast: Steelcut Oats, Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs, Apple Cinnamon Dairyless Pancakes, Waffle Bar, Omelets To-Order, Scrambled Egg Whites, Red Bliss Home Fries, Cinnamon Sugar Bun

Lunch: Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Minestrone, Baked Cod, Chard & Gruyere Tart, Penne, Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Grilled Ham & Cheese Sand On Rye, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mushroom Pizza, Vegetable Lo Mein, Chicken & Broccoli, Vegetable Fried Rice, Jasmine Rice, Curried Tofu, Olive Oil & Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Market Vegetable, Fresh Green Bean-Garlic Saute, Turkish Chopped Salad, Chickpea, Peppers, Olives & Charmoula, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Iced Gold Cupcake