Archive for ‘March, 2006’

Staff Edit: Judging the judges

In the latest manifestation of Republican assaults on the judiciary, Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey is calling for a new panel that would have the power to review judges every seven years and, if necessary, remove them from the bench. While Healey’s proposal falls short of the more radical idea that judges should be elected, it is still a step — a big step — in the wrong direction.

Staff Edit: The value of vulgarity

Rough ‘em up, rough ‘em up, BC sucks! If you’re a Boston University men’s hockey fan, something about this cheer probably seems a little off. Normally, it would feature a certain four-letter word. But the traditional version — along with other, similarly offensive chants — was banned from the BU student sections during Saturday’s regional final against Boston College at Worcester’s DCU Center, a game that was broadcast nationally on ESPNU.

Perspective: Gaining some perspective on Alternative Spring Break

Hi, can I sit here? “The seat’s all yours.” “Hi, my name is Christina. What’s your name?” “Steve.” “Hi, Steve.” Awkward silence. “Are you from Mobile?” “No, I’m from Cleveland. I got stuck here. I got screwed.” “Oh, I’m sorry. Do you like it here?” “No.

College of Engineering offers unique overseas programs

Because engineering is a more and more global field, Boston University’s College of Engineering is strongly encouraging capable students to study abroad to help them develop a worldwide perspective of the future careers. College of Engineering dean ad interim Solomon Eisenberg said students learn the same engineering skills abroad that they would learn on campus, but they gain valuable understanding of other cultures and perspectives.

Latinos Unidos recognize important women of all races, cultures

Despite its 11 p.m. time slot, Boston University’s Latinos Unidos added to the flavor of multicultural weekend, celebrating women of all cultures through various forms of artistic expression and by highlighting historically important, lesser known women to more than 200 people during “Noche de Damas” at the George Sherman Union’s BU Central.