NY law bans cell phones in cars
To be prosecuted under the law, the driver must be holding a cell phone to his ear while their vehicle is in motion

BU extends study abroad deadline due to vacancies
Security has been increased because of the changed conditions in traveling

Crisis hotline lessens hours this semester
This move was made in response to counselors quitting

New concrete makes snow disappear
“It should make a snow-melting system more practical than existing ones.” Clayton Hallmark, vice president of technology, Grouding Systems, LLC

Options endless for spring break travel
Each student’s dream is shaped by different preferences, budgets, likes and dislikes

Hindus celebrate festival of lights
“We received great responses from veryone, and I am definitely sure (the student celebration) will continue in the following years.” Rita G. Gidwaney, president and founder of the Hindu student council

Internet hoaxes surface in light of anthrax scares
One anthrax hoax being propagated by e-mail says that keyboards excrete this virus when the letters “FWD” are used in the subject line of e-mails

Poet will top off diversity series
Willie Perdomo will perform his poetry this Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Susquehanna Room in the University Union

Credit card practices may be regulated at CA schools
“[Credit card companies] focus on giveaways and distract students from the real issues. Many college students got credit cards just because they wanted free gifts.” Scott Svonkin, Chief of Staff for a California Assemblyman

NYU journalism dept. receives bomb threat
“There’s no good time for hoaxes of this sort, but there are particularly bad times, and this is one of them.” John Beckman, New York University Spokesman

Teams solicit new stadiums
The sporting industry looks to construction to increase local interest

Former student sues Boston U. in rape case
The alleged victim received a two-year suspension in April from University authorities for sexual harassment and alcohol violations