I think some lanyard manufacturer made a deal with the establishment to require the students to display their IDs.

The big hit of the week was the caricuttons – full-colored caricatures in pin buttons. Lots of As Walkers went wild over their unique likenesses displayed on their lanyard or their bag. Which brings me to the subject of ID lanyards: most of the students were wearing them. Some say its a form of security.

I think some lanyard manufacturer made a deal with the establishment to require the students to display their IDs.

Which may be the subject of my near-future storyline…

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Update: Here are some pics from the event.