Archive for ‘September, 2004’

BU hopes for 4,195 new frosh

Boston University’s Class of 2008 is projected to have almost 500 more students than the class of 2007, an increase of almost 13 percent, according to Office of Admissions statistics. The Class of 2007 was originally expected to have 3,695 students, and the Class of 2008 is projected to have 4,175, Director of Admissions Kelly Walter said.

In response to Steve Miran’s September 16th Letter to the Editor “Guns needed to check government”

In his September 16th letter to the editor entitled “Guns needed to check government,” Steve Miran suggests gun ownership in America be encouraged in order to protect liberty, and also asserts a connection between Bush and Hitler, as so many “left wing nut jobs” love to do. Many liberals would argue that Bush’s war in [...]

Shute’s late goal lifts BU to win over UMass

The “shot heard ’round the world” started a revolution outside Boston more than 200 years ago, and the shot that silenced the Minutewomen Wednesday could be the beginning of a Boston University field hockey revolution as well. Freshman forward Sarah Shute’s first collegiate goal gave BU (2-3) all it needed to shut out UMass-Amherst, 1-0, and earn its second win of the season.

Young Terriers still on learning curve

NEWTON – After a disappointing trip to Boston College, the Boston University men’s soccer team will have to regroup before this Saturday’s home opener against Fairfield University. The Terriers (0-3) dropped a 2-1 decision to the No. 6 Eagles Wednesday night to mark their third straight loss at the hands of a Top-10 opponent.

Eagles clip Terriers yet again

NEWTON – If a competitor could fathom the concept of a “good loss,” the latest chapter in Boston University men’s soccer would provide the best example. In a true test for this young pack, the Terriers (0-3) came up just short Wednesday night against bitter adversary, No.