Archive for ‘October, 2011’
Study: Facebook use correlated with lower GPA
While a recent study suggests social media sites are detrimental to student performance, many Boston University students say Facebook and other sites are not distractions. According to The New York Times, the study, conducted by Lock Haven University, found that students spend an average of 106 minutes on Facebook per day. The researchers, who surveyed [...]
BU defeated by Emerson in social media showdown
Boston University students watched their chance for free grilled cheese sandwiches melt away on Monday night as Emerson College pulled away in the Harold & Kumar’s Munchies Truck Tour contest. The contest between BU and Emerson College was one of many, set up by Warner Bros. between pairs of social-media savvy colleges in cities nationwide. [...]
Class on alien worlds ranked one of ‘craziest’
Professor Andrew West played David Bowie’s “Loving the Alien” as his students filed into the room for class at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. In the class, named “Alien Worlds,” he discusses exoplanets and the possibility of alien life. While Astronomy 105 may seem like any other science class students are itching to take to fill [...]
Jackson calls for ‘community pride’ as he prepares for reelection
Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson said he wants to continue to improve and rebuild his neighborhood as he seeks re-election in the Nov. 8 municipal election. Jackson, who was elected during a special election to replace Chuck Turner, represents District 7, which includes Roxbury, parts of the South End, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and the Fens. [...]
Crime Logs
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Oct. 24 to Oct. 30, 2011. Mystery Shower At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, BU’s Building & Grounds Department notified police of destruction to property at the College of General Studies. They reported that a safety shower system for eye [...]
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
