Archive for ‘December, 2008’

City Council argues need for updated emergency systems in wake of crash

Supposed flaws in Boston’s 15-year-old emergency response system prompted city councilors and representatives from the city’s emergency units to update and alter current emergency procedures.

Wandering shoes

A caller reported a man followed her into the bathroom at the Tsai Performance Center at 6:50 p.m. Nov. 25. The man left after she asked him who he was. The caller said she saw his legs and he was wearing ‘shiny shoes and dark pants.’

World no closer to ending genocide

Sixty years ago the word ‘genocide’ was defined and the action was made punishable under international law, yet the world is far from genocide-free as more than six known massacres have taken place since this decision.

Freeze stresses BU faculty despite exceptions to rule

The deans of various Boston University schools and colleges are feeling the effects of the hiring freeze, and though they said they support the policy, they said they cannot wait for it to melt.

Pakistani students worry about home country

As international accusations of the Pakistani government’s involvement in the terrorist attacks on Mumbai continue to mount, Pakistani students at Boston University said they are working to reinforce a positive image of their country.