Archive for ‘October, 2007’

As war in Iraq drags on, national protests renew calls for withdrawal

Through the boom of bongos and in the heat of melodic battle cries, thousands of antiwar activists holding signs that read “Peace” braved a rain-soaked path, marching through the streets from the Boston Common to Copley Square to call for an end to the war in Iraq as part of a day of coordinated national protests.

Skeptics say bill would not curb BU download rates

Some Boston University students and a computer science professor say illegal filesharing will remain prevalent on campus even if a bill is passed that would cut federal aid to students at universities that do not implement anti-sharing technology.

Anti-filesharing bill would cut federal financial aid

Students may lose out on new opportunities for financial assistance if the colleges they attend do not make enough of an effort to stop illegal filesharing.

Not Your Average Market

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Heather Morton is an ordinary assistant in a private investigating firm. But when Sunday rolls around, she can indulge in her true passion: selling mid-century home furnishings, apparel and accessories to other vintage junkies like herself at the SoWa Open Market, located in Boston’s South End.

Police investigate collision between cruiser, student

The Boston University Police Department is investigating a Tuesday night collision involving a student and one of its patrol cars, according to a school spokesman.