Archive for ‘May, 2010’
Markoff trial faces more delays
Alleged “Craigslist Killer” Philip Markoff likely won’t see trial until 2011, his attorneys told The Associated Press. The trial was previously expected to occur next month.
Turtles stampede through Palomino
Out of all the bluegrass bands playing their trade on stages around the country, you’d be hard-pressed to find one with more unbridled enthusiasm and breathless momentum than Trampled By Turtles.
Top Dogs
Spirits were high at the Paradise Tuesday night when Dr. Dog took the stage. The roar from the crowd intensified as the band crossed the stage and picked up their instruments, poised and ready to dole out the sweet harmonies and good times.
Terriers land ?Sidney Crosby of women?s hockey?
The Boston University men’s hockey team will have its usual fair share of highly touted recruits arriving on campus this fall, but the most hyped and most accomplished incoming freshman will be suiting up for the women’s team.
Holder to grads: ‘You must do your part to improve the world around you’
Attorney General Eric Holder addressed about 20,000 graduates and attendees at Nickerson Field Sunday for Boston University’s Class of 2010 graduation.
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
