Residents, Congress attack Big Dig
There’s going to be a rumble in the North End unless mammoth Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project officials stop the nightly vibrations shaking the community, area residents told city councilors this week. The rocking began eight months ago when the elevated sections of Interstate 93 were shifted to new support systems, according to Jon Seward, [...]
Northeastern University opens dorms, affordable housing
Northeastern University became the latest of several city colleges to open new, posh apartment-style dormitories yesterday in an attempt to lure upperclassmen back to campus and ease the pressure on the housing market. At the same time, the university opened part of a new affordable housing complex to serve local residents. The two new dormitories [...]
Study: Don’t drink and sail
Boating under the influence is even more hazardous than previously thought, according to a new study by Boston University professor Jonathan Howland. In an effort to assess the Federal laws on boating under the influence, Howland, in conjunction with Brown University professor Damaris Rohsenow, simulated situations of drinking and boating, and found even small doses [...]
BU looks to continue undefeated run
The Boston University field hockey team is hoping to continue its dominance over America East opponents this weekend when it hosts Towson University and the University of Delaware tonight and Sunday afternoon, respectively, at Nickerson Field. Fresh off their 2-1 performance last week in which the Terriers managed to maintain a top 20 ranking in [...]
Terriers’ tough weekend starts against No. 3 Bluejays
It is common knowledge among college athletes and coaches that in order to be one of the best, you have to play with the best. The Boston University men’s soccer team is no exception, and the strength of its schedule this season reflects a desire to achieve that status. The Terriers will have their first [...]
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
