NYU Grad Student’s Yankee Stadium Prank

A graduating New York University student was ejected from his commencement at Yankee Stadium yesterday after he was caught trying to steal home.

William Lopez, 21, of Manhasset, LI, was among 6,000 students who sat in the box seats behind home plate and along the first base and third base lines at the first graduation to take place at the House that Ruth Built.

NYU, which held its 176th commencement at the storied stadium because of construction at Washington Square Park, had a strict ground rule.

“The students had been repeatedly advised . . . that they were strictly prohibited from being on the field,” said NYU spokesman John Beckman.

About three-quarters of the way through the ceremony, Lopez, wearing his gown and mortarboard, leaped over the right-field fence onto the field. [NY Post]

Joe Montana’s Oldest Son to Walk On At Notre Dame as Quarterback

Joe Montana can’t help himself. Standing on the sidelines of Maranatha High, a Hail Mary pass away from the Rose Bowl, the Super Bowl legend is stretching his arms out and continuously licking his fingers before getting his hands on a football.

“I’m just getting ready,” says Montana, wearing a navy Notre Dame T-shirt, gold shorts and sneakers. “You know, just in case.”

Montana’s watching his eldest son, Nate — a senior at national power De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) who will be a preferred walk on with Notre Dame this fall. [SI]

UF Cheerleader Arrested for Fake Police Report

A UF cheerleader was arrested Monday for filing a false police report, a misdemeanor, according to the University Police Department.

Lauren Beard, 20, was arrested after police discovered she was the author of several e-mails she had reported to be from someone stalking her, UPD Det. Amanda Spurlin said. According to the arrest report, Beard came to police on Feb. 18 to report threatening e-mails she received.
“They gave the impression someone could be following her or stalking her,” Spurlin said.

Police then began an investigation in which the e-mails were subpoenaed and were found to be sent from Beard’s computer. [UF Alligator]

Sox, Met Fans Irked About Grad Spot

For Red Sox fans, it’s your worst nightmare: Front and center in Yankee Stadium receiving your diploma. Is this hell? NYU Red Sox fans say yes - and it’s a reality.

It has been a month since NYU announced its decision to hold this year’s commencement at Yankee Stadium, home of what Red Sox and Mets fans consider the Evil Empire. Usually held in Washington Square Park, the ceremony was moved due to renovations.
[NYU News]

Suspended Lion charged with DUI

Police charged former Penn State tight end Andrew Quarless, 19, with driving under the influence of alcohol, a liquor law violation and a traffic violation today.

At 3 a.m. Sunday, a State College police officer stopped Quarless on College Avenue just east of Allen Street after he drove through a red light, according to court documents. About 30 minutes later, Quarless registered a blood-alcohol content of .084.
[PSU Collegian]

Sex Toy Shop Showcases Products On Campus

Buying a vibrator is like buying a blender—always make sure it has a variable speed setting.

Or so says Elise Schuster, BC ’04 and a representative for Babeland, a sex toy shop which put on a presentation last night in Columbia Universities John Jay lounge about sex toys and their use. Babeland serves as an educational source, holding lectures and workshops about how people can improve their sex lives. [Columbia Spector]