Letter to the editor
n #Alex Cuthbertson’s column deriding the two-party system in American politics (“America is too good for the lesser of the two evils” Oct. 16) is nothing but a shameful promotion of his own preference for the presidency – Ralph Nader. In the end, Cuthbertson is saying that Bush and Gore are “evil,” the other two [...]
Teachers tell teen talk
In an effort to detect child sexual abuse, Worcester County District Attorney John Conte has ordered all school personnel to report pregnant students under the age of 16 to the Department of Social Services. If a pregnant teenage girl wanted to talk to a teacher or a counselor at school about the options available to [...]
School spirit abounds
From float-building to bar-hopping, immense amounts of planning and commitment from hundreds of students contributed to making this year’s Homecoming festivities a success. School spirit was demonstrated this weekend as almost 4,000 people attended the Terriers’ hockey opener at the Walter Brown Arena on Saturday night. Students should be proud of the work they put [...]
BU places fifth at ECACs
The Boston University tennis team turned out its most impressive performance of the fall season this weekend at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, placing fifth in a field of 16 universities that included some of the top teams in the nation. The Terriers finished out the two-day tournament with a 5-2 win against Temple [...]
Depleted Dogs run over at tourney
Running without three of its top five racers, the Boston University men’s cross-country team placed a disappointing ninth in a field of 42 teams at the New England Championships Friday. Freshman Dan Coval and junior Fredrick Naalsund were forced to sit out this weekend due to injuries, while sophomore Paul Morrice was competing in the [...]
Politics
- In second debate, Senate candidates go head to head on economic policies
- Markey, Gomez square off on abortion in first Senate debate
- Ed Markey endorsed for Senate by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino
- During tough times, Gov. Deval Patrick displays strong leadership
- Proposed immigration bill emphasizes academics, degrees
Academia
- BU to offer MOOCs after joining online course platform edX
- Student success linked to motivation, study suggests
- Profs. say say education, media could combat Islamic stereotypes
- AP courses not indicative of collegiate success, study suggests
- Profs. find freshmen unprepared for workload, study suggests
Science & Technology
- Ultraviolet rays may cause premature skin aging, BUSM research finds
- Protesters oppose biolab as court proceedings continue
- IBM officials partner with Boston, BU to grow ‘smarter city’
- BUSM researchers address diabetic neuropathies with therapy
- Online courses may lead to lower grades than traditional courses, study suggests
