Archive for ‘March, 2006’
Men’s tennis paves Rhode Island, 6-1
The Boston University men’s tennis team disposed of the University of Rhode Island today, 6-1. The Terriers (10-3) used a balanced attack of doubles and singles to win their fifth match in their last six tries. “Everyone had a pretty good day,” said coach Rocky Jarvis.
No. 11 lax takes on tough UMBC squad
If Wednesday’s 16-12 win over Boston College taught the Boston University women’s lacrosse team anything, it’s that the Terriers are fallible. Despite racking up 16 goals in their fourth straight win, the Terriers struggled through a first half that forced them to claw back from behind – something they haven’t needed to do at all during their streak.
Detwiler hurt between innings in loss, could miss weekend
Baseball is no stranger to wacky injuries. Wade Boggs once hurt his back when he fell trying to put on a pair of cowboy boots. John Smoltz burnt his chest when he ironed a shirt while wearing it. David Wells cut up his non-pitching hand when he stumbled over a barstool at his house and crushed a wine glass he was carrying.
Terriers slammed by Eagles
They kept fighting and fighting, but in the end, a grand slam tipped the scales toward Boston College. Thursday afternoon, the Boston University softball team faced off with the dreaded Eagles, and this time the Terriers lost out to the tune of 7-4. Brittany Detwiler got the call to start the game, but got off to a rough start.
The Unabashed American
I was sitting on my couch the other night, settling in and enjoying a drink, when some intriguing news came on the TV. Apparently, the Senate Judiciary Committee (yeah, I don’t know what the hell it is either) has approved a bill to allow illegal immigrants to become U.
News
- BUSI aims to educate students about peace, water relations with Jordan
- Author says Occupy movement just beginning
- BU students stopped at U.S.-Canada border, found with illegal substances
- Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision
- BU alum, news reporter dies at 83, known as devoted reporter
Campus
- BUSI aims to educate students about peace, water relations with Jordan
- BU students stopped at U.S.-Canada border, found with illegal substances
- Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision
- BU alum, news reporter dies at 83, known as devoted reporter
- FOX executive tells students to take industry challenges head on
Politics
- Panelists weigh in on election-year issues, voter participation
- Smoking, cage-free eggs proposals among Union’s successes, members say
- Parliament proposal would unite student leaders, supporters say
- Mass. legislature prepares gaming bill provisions in winter recess
- Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
Finance & Economy
- Judge extends Occupy’s temporary restraining order against city
- Study reports income inequality a growing trend in Boston
- Fee free: Occupy demonstrators encourage opening credit union accounts
- Students say Obama’s loan proposal has potential to alleviate debt
- BU students express frustration over new Bank of America annual charges
Science & Technology
- BU enrollment in math, sciences, tech rises slightly
- BU profs find DNA connection to onset of menopause
- The real butterfly in your stomach: Scientists explore the possibility of a “second brain” in our gut
- Tournament encourages entrepreneurship with $200,000 prize
- Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
International
- Study Abroad, COM to send 15 students to London to cover Olympics
- Holocaust survivors share experiences with students
- Protesters flock to streets in opposition of Palestinian occupation
- Students say Amanda Knox scandal does not affect decisions to study abroad
- Study Abroad encourages students to immerse themselves fully, officials say
