This week's news in brief includes information about the start of Lewis Black presale tickets, faculty award nominations, many upcoming winter and musical events, a JASMYN youth panel discussing HIV and a student-led discussion on feminism.

In a meeting on Oct. 20, Student Government's University and Student Affairs committee discussed installing a new video board in the Student Union and potentially renovating The Boathouse. These discussions are a response to the results of the "Your Voice, Your Choice" survey.