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Election 2012: Herman Cain explained
To best understand these recent events and their potential effect on his candidacy, it is important to take an in-depth look at Cain’s background and current standing in the race for the Republican nomination.
Otro Mundo: Service and study abroad in Latin America
There is a wide range of programs available to students who wish to visit these countries, including service trips such as Arrupe or the Pre-Dental Society trip go to Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Study abroad semesters offer students even more options in destinations.
Occupy Boston gains momentum among the ‘99 percent’
Taking place in Boston’s Financial District, right across the street from South Station, Occupy Boston is a movement very similar to the protests taking place on Wall St. ubbing themselves “the 99 percent,” the Occupy Boston movement consists mainly of lower and middle class citizens who feel that America’s richest “1 percent” are threatening our democracy.
Massachusetts Senate race update: Is Scott Brown in the hot seat?
With the GOP 2012 race heating up, there is some doubt as to whether or not Scott Brown’s seat in the US Senate will return to the Democrats. His track record says no, but the Democratic candidates in the Senate race have other plan.
Massachusetts leaves behind No Child Left Behind
Massachusetts is one of various states looking to apply for a federal waiver to the No Child Left Behind Act this November.
Hacktivists warn of ‘Operation: Fox Hunt’
Anonymous, an internet vigilante group, release a video Saturday, October 22nd on youtube announcing their plans to shut down FoxNews.com on November 5th. The threat comes as a response to the group’s anger at Fox’s ‘biased’ reporting, specifically on the ‘Occupy’ movements seen across the country.
Outdoor orientations for freshmen grow more popular
A growing number of freshman orientations are conducted in an unexpected environment, literally. These untraditional orientations bring students outdoors to participate in a variety of activities.
Steve Jobs remembered: American iCon and innovator
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, died October 5 at age 56, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. News of his death sparked mourning all over the world, as he is believed by many to be a great innovator and American icon.
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