Archive for ‘September, 2007’

When Charlie goes missing

If the MBTA semester pass mom and dad bought at the beginning of the semester is stolen or lost this month, don’t go crying to Charlie – it’s not his policy to help.

Taser incident at UF sparks police brutality debate

Though his pleas of “Don’t tase me, bro,” have been immortalized on the Internet and T-shirts, a recording of University of Florida junior Andrew Meyer resisting arrest and ultimately being tasered by university police after aggressively questioning U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) during a lecture has drawn attention from more than just YouTube.com junkies.

Steroid testing extends to Division 3 schools

Although the National Collegiate Athletic Association has conducted steroid testing on Division I and II athletes year round for more than a decade, the college sports organization will conduct a pilot study this year to test athletes from Division III schools — including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – beyond their sports’ seasons.

Student groups begin tackling internal issues

The Boston University Allocations Board has experienced its fair share of turbulence a few weeks into the semester, as the Board ultimately decided to keep its top members at their posts after debating for a couple hours at their meeting last night.

Strong second half propels BU

Needing to change the team’s sluggish first-half play against the University of Minnesota, Boston University women’s soccer coach Nancy Feldman decided it was time to shake things up.