Archive for ‘April, 2009’

PINION: The final opinion

Dear reader (Mike, I’m afraid you’re alone now; Eric had a sudden outburst of good taste), I must regretfully inform you that this is my final communiqu’eacute; ‘- my last missive, my ultimate column.

MOOK: Bike safety

Over the course of the semester, I’ve tried to cover the eclectic diversity of bicycle-related issues, from cycling history to my own two-wheeled predictions to new bike laws and beyond, but there’s one issue I’ve yet to touch that brings the entire community together ‘- and that’s the issue of bicycle safety.

Interrobang

As if you didn’t already know, the 113th Boston Marathon took place Monday and inspired us here at the ‘ol Free Press to make our own roster of those we think would make excellent candidates for next year’s race. On your marks, get set, go!

STAFF EDIT: Markoff write-offs

After a nationwide, weeklong media blitz of coverage of the Philip Markoff case, Boston University students and news media alike are abuzz with speculation. While among the newsrooms, information can’t be traded fast enough, the resounding silence from campus administration at both BU medical and Charles River campuses is inconsistent with the university’s responsibility to inform students and affiliates of the serious events, like this one, that affect every member of the community.

City Council asks BRA to clarify budget

The Boston City Council charged the Boston Redevelopment Authority Wednesday with the task of accounting for funds that may have been lost or excessively spent, hindering the BRA from completing its projects around the city.