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POV: Police Body Cameras Aren’t the Answer to Excessive Force
There are better ways to ensure good law enforcement
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BU’s Kotlikoff One of Most Influential Economists
Economist honoree is pleased—and disbelieving
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Modern Retelling of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya at BU Theatre
Uncle Jack has lighthearted moments, serious themes
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NSF CAREER Award Goes to ENG Prof
Thin rod study has potential for smart needles, robotic arms
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The snow- and cold-saturated Bay State offers glimpses of magical icescapes, like the Castle on Bay State Road. Editor's note: Spring is just 21 days away. Photo by Richard Taffe
Pulling Punches with Angie Jepson
The notion of stage fights conjures images of Shakespearean jousts or operatic duels, all clanking swords and fancy footwork. But today’s fight directors craft melees from playful wrestling to barroom brawls. CFA’s Angie Jepson has choreographed staged rapes and attempted rapes as well as intimate physical tussling.
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Friday
- Moisés Kaufman's GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE5:00pm
- Killing Identity: Heritage Destruction in the Syria and Iraq Conflicts5:30pm
- Movie Night-hosted by SWE/ASME7:00pm
- BUFSA Spring Lecture featuring Dante Basco7:00pm
Saturday
Don’t Miss
The 13th Annual Terrier Dancesport Competition
This two-day event is open to all ballroom dance competitors and spectators. Day one, Saturday, will begin with four one-hour dance workshops taught by BU student dance groups. Following this will be a Dance Social cohosted by BU Ballroom Dance and BU Salsa. Day two, Sunday, will include the competition itself and a showcase starring a well-known ballroom dance couple. Metcalf Ballroom, George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Ave.; free and open to the public.
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Athletics Headlines
- M. Ice Hockey. No. 4 Terriers Set to Face Huskies on Senior Night February 26, 2015
- Softball. Softball Heads South to Texas A&M Invitational February 26, 2015
- W. Ice Hockey. No. 7 Terriers Host Vermont in WHEA Quarterfinal Series February 26, 2015
Series Spotlight
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Video: Secrets of the Three Cranes Tavern
Destroyed in the Battle of Bunker Hill, but still talking to archaeologists
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Picturing a Long-Gone Citadel
Was a Bronze Age city in Turkey abandoned because of climate change or fire?
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Vikings: Menacing Marauders or Homebodies?
Forensic anthropologist Emily Peschel says tooth enamel answers the question
In Your Words
“The University has these strict regulations and policies set forth for many years. Regardless of chapter size, it is up …”
Fraternity Suspended for Party Promotion
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BU Off-Campus Student Digs Being Inspected for Overcrowding
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Pulling Punches with Angie Jepson
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Terrier Icemen Capture 30th Beanpot Title
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