SA resolves to create a symbol of unity
For some people, the American flag can “represent nothing more than imperialism and is not a symbol of unity.”

Suspicious powder found on campus
Police investigate possible biological threat

BU enjoys autumn tradition of passing the veggies
The Passing of the Vegetables has been an OCC tradition on campus since 1975

Larry Flynt visits Penn State U.
“When I was gunned down ...and paralyzed, I saw that pretty much as my life being over. I made a calculated decision to spend the rest of my life devolted to expanding the parameters of free speech.” Larry Flynt

BU provides weekend activities for families
Among the many events scheduled for the weekend are tours of the Anderson Center, the Nature Preserve, the Academic A building and Computing Services

Reward is set as anthrax toll climbs to six
Health officials also said they were investigating at least three additional anthrax cases they declined to identify

Civilian deaths threaten Afghan support of U.S.
“We are worried about a backlash from people from home. We want the Taliban to go, but the reckless bombing is actually giving the Taliban some support.” Gul Afgha, a senior official in the pre-Taliban government

Administration asks Congress for money to stockpile medicine
Germ warfare experts fear that some other countries might have kept clandestine supplies

On second birthday, Bearcat named Baxter
“Baxter” was nominated by members of the Junior Bearcat Club, a 12 and under group that supports BU athletics

Volleyball team winning streak three and counting
Leading the Bearcats’ offense, sophomore Morgan Jimerson hammered down 18 kills, followed by freshman Jennifer Smith, who tallied 14 kills

Johnson an option Brenly won’t use for the NL Championship Series
“We’re nothing flashy, we’re just a bunch of grinders. Nearly all of us have been with other teams...We don’t take anything for granted.” Luis Gonzalez, Arizona Diamondbacks leftfielder

Dear Lois:

The Search For Off-Campus Housing
Day Five, Early Evening: Obsess about how you do not have enough people to cover the rent for the house. Think about how much you want the house. Study for midterm.

U.S. to Osama bin Laden: “Checkmate”
When death comes in the form of white power, imaginations run wild.