Monday, May 21, 2012

Archive for ‘December, 2007’

Trustees back unified services

Boston University’s trustees have recently indicated they favor a proposal from top school officials to combine student services for careers, advising and tutoring — the latest advancement in some administrators’ search to simplify the process for students, President Robert Brown said yesterday.

Witness to the past

On a chilly Tuesday morning, several Boston University students run down Bay State Road to reach their respective classes on time. They run past a two-story building encircled by rusting green fence bars.

Designer genes: Counselors help find the perfect fit

Ms. W, 28 and single, decided to get tested when she was pregnant with her first child. A chronic genetic condition that can cause brain tumors — neurofibtomatosis type 1 — runs in her family.

Deck the halls

A giant Christmas tree towers over the crowded streets. A star formed of lights bridges the sides of the Macy’s and Filene’s building as shoppers stroll below. Garlands and baubles hang on every storefront.

How the stereotype stole Christmas

Tickle-Me-Elmo and Furbies: Holiday buying used to be so easy. But as we mature and become “individuals,” Santa has a harder time picking out the perfect gifts for very different personalities.