Halloween: from ancient ritual to trick or treat
According to historychannel.com’s “The History of Halloween,” the ancient Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, celebrated their new year on Nov. 1
SA gives students a vote in Sodexho union debate
The latest SA resolution asks for student feedback in a referendum.
More students may consider BU
Students who might have once chosen a large private city school may be more likely to attend a reasonably priced school in a more rural area that is closer to home
Identity card proposal criticized
“One of the hallmarks of free society is you don’t have to surrender total anonymity to the government.” Timothy Butz, director of American Civil Liberties Union, Nebraska
New program brings advising to dorms
“It feels great to help other students discover the vast array of opportunities at Binghamton University” Glenn Kates, Discovery Assistant
Nobel Peace Prize nominee criticizes sanctions against Iraq
In response to the bombings that are now occurring in Afghanistan, Kelly is calling for thought, reflection and a stop to all bombing
Deep Distrust of U.S. Government runs high among some minorities
“I’m not justifying what happened on Sept. 11, but it’s clear that when Bush said if you’re not with us, you’re with the terrorist - when he said he wanted the man, dead or alive, he was calling out the posse, and black people know the posse. They come by and get you in the middle of the night and kill you without due process.” Rev. Grayland Hagler, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church
Study abroad scholar revisits Syracuse U.
Thomson, a first-year graduate student at Syracuse University in television, radio and film, was in his hometown of Lockerbie, Scotland, when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded in mid-air Dec. 21, 1988
Teen shooter commits suicide in his jail cell
Jason Anthony Hoffman, 18, hanged himself by looping strips of a bedsheet around the grillwork on an air vent
FBI wary to investigate extremist Muslim leaders in U.S. in spite of evidence
“You can’t be in a struggle with a segment of a religious movement and not pursue them as you would any other suspected criminal. The standard of probable cause ought to be the same for religious leaders as for others.” Phillip Heymann, Harvard Professor of criminal law
Pakistan requests bombing pause
In the clearest signal to date of Pakistan’s unease over the U.S.-led air campaign, Mushamaf told the U.S. commander overseeing the war in Islamabad that the Pentagon needed to rethink its bombing campaign after 22 days of air strikes.
Public warned against false Taliban claims
“During Desert Storm and Desert Shield we saw some classic examples of enemy denial and deception and, if you like the term, disinformation. The United States, for example, was accused by the Iraqis of desecrating Muslim holy sites.” Senior Defense official Pentagon
