ALLEY PROTECTED: Following a recent assault on a student reported on in both the Chronicle and here in the Buzz recently, Quinnipiac security is more heavily enforcing the policies of vehicles driving on the only main road around campus, limiting access and restricting the amount of time students can park (link). Previously, enforcement had been spotty, leaving opportunities for non-students, such as the one who assaulted a student in early February, to get easier access to the campus. The head of security at Quinnipiac has announced a more strict enforcement policy.

O'TOOLE DRIVEN OUT: Citing a lack of MAAC championships, Fairfield basketball coach Tim O'Toole's contract was not renewed by the Fairfield athletic department, The Mirror reported this week (link). Although O'Toole took a program that was one of Fairfield's weakest and developed a winning record overall with the teams he recruited, this year's weak performance and an overall lack of championships resulted in a search for his replacement. O'Toole was given the chance to announce the decision himself, at his request.

COFFEE CONUNDRUM: Coffee drives many students' energy levels during the early morning classes, and now Southern's higher-ups are giving students a chance to voice their opinions on which coffee to carry in the new student center, the Southern News reported (link). Franchises and more homegrown operations are both in consideration, so whether students are fans of Green Mountain, Dunkin' Douuts or even the on-every-street-corner Starbucks option, they can voice their opinions through an online survey. The bean counters will surely have a field day with this one.

FRAT FUNDRAISER: Driving up the dollars raised was the goal of Tau Kappa Epsilon members, who jumped into the slightly nippy waters today for their third annual plunge (link). Funds raised from the event are being used to support the Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Fund.

BLOOD BOILING: Finally, it's a blood drive getting one Yale official a little upset. In a challenge against Harvard, Yale lost a challenge to get students out to donate blood. Forced to wear a red hat, this thebuzz@ctpost.com