Archive for ‘January, 2012’

Guardian Angel group dispatches superheroes on local, national scale

With a crime spike in the Allston-Brighton area, recent reports of theft on South Campus and a “Carsonist” in Allston, safety is on the minds of many crime fighters, including the Guardian Angels. “We are extra eyes and ears for law enforcement,” said Jim Manna, chapter leader of the Boston Guardian Angels unit. “We deter [...]

Report suggests civics education to increase participation among youth

With the United States ranked as one of the largest democracies with the lowest voter participation, Boston University officials said increasing civics education could help make young Americans more engaged. A report released in early January by the National Task Force on Civic Learning, “A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future,” suggests colleges and [...]

More students stick with CGS after referral

As a high school senior, Connor Murdock applied to Boston University to study film and television at the College of Communication. He received his acceptance letter not from the College of General Studies instead. “I’m more interested in my major related classes,” Murdock said. “I would recommend CGS to people unsure what they’re doing.” BU [...]

Allston residence set ablaze: BU students hospitalized after devastating fire

Seven Boston University students were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a two-alarm fire tore through their Allston apartment, Boston Fire Department officials said. Two students jumped from the house at 84 Linden St.’s second floor, said Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald, one of who, he said, was in critical condition at press time. MacDonald [...]

Brown announces plan for re-election campaign

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown entered the race for re-election on Thursday, the two-year anniversary of his win, four months after his frontrunner opponent, Elizabeth Warren, announced her candidacy. On Jan. 19, Brown announced he was running for a second term with his first official campaign event at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. “I pledge to you [...]