Archive for ‘December, 2011’
Alleged Trivino incident extreme example of previous floor behavior
Throughout the fall semester, members of the No. 9 Boston University men’s hockey team – living in the same building where then senior forward Corey Trivino allegedly sexually harassed a female student on Dec. 11 – had consistently exhibited inappropriate behavior, building residents said. The 21-year-old Trivino’s arrest on charges of breaking and entering, assault [...]
BU alum dies at 22, leaves behind legacy of hope
Many students at Boston University saw alumnus Kyle Trotman as a true friend and a leader among students. Trotman, a Class of 2011 graduate, died of “heart failure” on Monday night in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to his family members. His uncle Regis Gill said he and other family members took Trotman, 22, to the hospital [...]
Holiday season brings increase of crime to Allston-Brighton
Burglars have more opportunities to steal valuables during the holiday season, making it a prime time for crime, according to Boston Police Department officials. People tend to leave presents in their cars, said Eddy Chrispin, a BPD spokesman, and people also know if they break into houses there can be presents inside. In the past [...]
COM prof. to remain teaching in face of charges after fatal car crash
Boston University College of Communication professor Robert Zelnick will continue to teach his scheduled journalism courses next semester despite facing charges of vehicular homicide following his involvement in a fatal car crash in October, BU officials said. “There certainly is no change in professor Zelnick’s situation or status here,” said COM Dean Thomas Fiedler. “I’m [...]
Occupy movement plants roots in Allston-Brighton
Despite the recent eviction of Occupy Boston protesters at Dewey Square, the spirit of the Occupy movement is still alive for many activists. Occupy Allston-Brighton congregated in the Palestine Cultural Center for Peace in Allston on Thursday. About 70 people attended Occupy Allston-Brighton’s first General Assembly to discuss their plans for the movement in the [...]
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
