Archive for ‘July, 2010’
Getting Stoopid in Massachoosetts
This past Thursday, July 22, Slightly Stoopid’s Legalize It Tour 2010 made its stop at Boston’s own Bank of America Pavilion.Opening act Collie Buddz put on a soulful reggae performance, making way for hip-hop legends Cypress Hill.
AG: Kineavy didn’t break law by deleting emails
An aide to Mayor Thomas Menino did not break the law by deleting tens of thousands of emails because there is evidence he believed the emails were saved elsewhere, an investigation by the attorney general’s office concluded.
“Tech, Drugs, & Rock ‘n Roll” showcases BU’s innovation
Hundreds of scientists, businessmen, academics and students gathered at the George Sherman Union on Tuesday for “Tech, Drugs, &’ Rock ‘n Roll,” a networking reception where attendees learned about the cutting-edge technologies being developed at Boston University.
BU bookstore offers cheaper alternative in rented textbooks
Boston University students can rent movies, storage spaces and as of early July, textbooks, too.
Possible link between Commonwealth Avenue assault reports
Two recent reports of assault and robbery in Allston near Boston University’s campus may be connected, the BU Police Department said. The most recent incident on July 17, reportedly occurred near the address of 1092 Commonwealth Ave., located just beyond BU’s West Campus.
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
