Archive for ‘January, 2011’

STAFF EDIT: Two years of college a waste?

As if Generation Y doesn’t have a bad enough reputation already. On Jan. 15, a book titled “Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses” revitalized the argument of whether or not college students are capable of making the most of their education. Allegedly, due to factors such as limited effort and decreased workload, the American [...]

STAFF EDIT: Call for unity in Union

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered his second State of the Union before Congress. The much-anticipated speech covered everything from the economy to the Senate repeal of don’t ask don’t tell, with a few jokes sprinkled in between. Considering the volatile state of relations between Democrats and Republicans, Obama’s speech was a much-needed snap back [...]

East Campus finally goes wireless

Students residing in East Campus residence halls were welcomed back from winter break with a late holiday present: wireless Internet. As part of a project to bring better Internet access to students on campus, Boston University Information Services and Technology installed comprehensive wireless network access to East Campus dorms including Danielsen Hall, Myles Standish Hall, [...]

Irving picks up second Rookie of the Week award

Mike Alexander. Tunji Awojobi. Raja Bell. Paul Seymour. Tyler Morris. John Holland. Jake O’Brien. If freshman guard D.J. Irving continues earning America East Rookie of the Week honors at this pace, he could soon add his own name to the list of former and current Boston University men’s basketball players to win the AE Rookie [...]

CUMMINGS: W. basketball deserves more attention

The BU women’s basketball team just won their seventh game in a row. Did you know anything about the women’s basketball team until you just read that sentence? I’m not exactly the biggest follower of women’s sports. Yes, I’m a female, so that makes me much more naturally inclined to watch members of my own [...]