Archive for ‘August, 2011’
Knox scores two in first win for men’s soccer
The Boston University men’s soccer team began the season on the right foot with a 2-0 victory over the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Ma. Senior midfielder Stephen Knox both goals for the Terriers, doubling his total from last season in the first game of the season. “[Knox] has had a pretty good [...]
Feldman reaches milestone as Terriers cap weekend sweep
On an overcast evening at Nickerson Field, Nancy Feldman, head coach of the Boston University women’s soccer team for the past 17 seasons, notched another milestone in her coaching career. With her squad’s 3-0 victory over Loyola University Maryland, Feldman earned her 300th win as a head coach, making her the 20th winningest head coach [...]
Cymbals Eat Guitars returns with sonic masterpiece
It’s hip to read Pitchfork.com –almost as hip as it is to make fun of people that read Pitchfork.com. I enjoy both of the aforementioned. One of the more precious gems that came to me via Pitchfork was Cymbals Eat Guitars. In 2009, following the release of their debut, Why There Are Mountains, I noticed [...]
MBTA suspends transportation services Sunday
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has suspended all subway, bus and commuter rail services in Boston due to the effects of Hurricane Irene. Starting Sunday, August 28 at 8 a.m. transportation will be shut down because of severe winds, heavy rain and flooding expected to hit the Boston area, according to an MBTA statement. “This [...]
Bay State prepares for Hurricane Irene
Gov. Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on Friday after forecasters predicted Hurricane Irene would hit the Boston area this weekend. In anticipation of heavy rain and wind, Patrick called in 2,500 National Guardsmen to help the Bay State, according to a Mass.gov press release from Friday. Patrick also asked President Barack [...]
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
