Archive for ‘June, 2008’
As small schools drop SAT requirements, big universities are unlikely to follow, experts say
Some college-bound high schoolers may not have to worry about waking up early on a Saturday morning to take the SAT, as a growing number of universities moves to cut standardized test scores from application requirements. As of fall 2009, Smith College and Wake Forest University will no longer require prospective students to submit SAT or ACT scores, joining an expanding list of liberal arts colleges that do not accept the test scores or leave them as optional.
Wilson selected 7th overall in NHL Entry Draft
The Nashville Predators traded up two spots to take Boston University’s sophomore-to-be with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft Friday at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ont., making the 18-year-old center the fourth-highest selection in program history.
Wilson selected 7th overall in NHL Entry Draft
At long last, Colin Wilson is property of a National Hockey League franchise.
Perry serves up power pop debut
All right, so she kissed a girl. Yeah, it’s a little trashy and reeks of 2002, but as long as she doesn’t have ink on her lower back, Katy Perry can’t be written off just yet. If you can get past “I Kissed A Girl,” the tacky – albeit extremely catchy – lead single, Perry’s [...]
Residents vent frustration over Biolab ruling
Residents of Roxbury and South Boston vented frustration with the continuing construction of Boston University’s Level 4 Biosafety laboratory to a National Institutes of Health spokeswoman yesterday at Saint Patrick’s Parish Church in Roxbury, saying they remain unsatisfied with the explanations lab officials have given.
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
