>> Sen. John McCain probably wishes he didn’t sing “bomb Iran” to the tune of the Beach Boy’s “Barbara Ann” at a meeting with supporters. Or at least he wishes it wasn’t captured on YouTube. [via Reason’s Hit & Run]
>> Local groups continue to schedule memorials to the victims of Monday’s shootings at Virginia Tech. You can find a good list of Washington-area events here. [NBC4]
>> Tickets for both Wilco and the double-headlining Manu Chao/Thievery Corporation shows at Merriweather Post Pavilion go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. Begin thumb calisthenics now in preparation for maximum Ticketmaster redial effectiveness.
>> GWU President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, whose decision to give the keynote address at this year’s commencement drew criticism, has stepped down as speaker. Trachtenberg said in light of events at Virginia Tech, he wanted to end the “kvetching” from students who wanted a more high-profile speaker. It’s unlikely now that any keynote address will be given. [GW Hatchet]
