Bulldogs to Compete at Terrier Invitational Nov 20, 2009
The Bulldogs will head to Boston University to compete in the Terrier Invitational ... Joining Yale will be Boston College, Boston University, Central Connecticut State, Maine, New Hampshire, Northeastern and UMass. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Yale Falls to UMass in OT Nov 20, 2009
UMass (8-2), which already had wins over defending national champion Boston University and New Hampshire, outshot Yale 36-31. The Bulldogs, who gave up a 1-0 lead before coming back from a goal deficit to take the lead back, had all they could handle in speedy Minutemen. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Men's Swimming and Diving Nov 20, 2009
vs. Terrier Invitational @ Boston University ... vs. Terrier Invitational @ Boston University ... vs. Terrier Invitational @ Boston University. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Men's Swimmers Lead Mid-Major Poll, Women Seventh Nov 19, 2009
1 points to finish a little more than eight points in back of top-ranked Boston University (234. 9). (Patriotleague.com)
Men's Swimming Signs Two To NLIs Nov 19, 2009
The Minutemen continue their 2009-10 season on Friday when they begin three days of competition at the Terrier Invitational hosted by Boston University. text. (Umassathletics.com)
ASU SkySong to host University & Global Technology Showcase Nov 19, 2009
Higher-education participants include Columbia University, Boston University, California Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at Texas, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Southern California, University of Minnesota, University of Utah, University of Arizona, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University and Ireland s Dublin City University. Top... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Tip-Off field a good one Nov 19, 2009
Boston University - it was interesting to see that the Terriers played Tuesday night since that doesn't give them much rest for this three game tourney. Boston fell to George Washington, 69-59 and is now 0-2. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
TERM-PAPER MILLS: Courts and compensation Nov 19, 2009
In state court later, some companies agreed not to sell papers in the state and specifically to Boston University students, says attorney Robert B. Smith, who represented BU.. Settled. (USA Today -- News)
MSU Looks To Extend Win Streak, battles Irish Nov 19, 2009
Former MSU coach and athletic director finished his career behind the bench in 2002 with 924 wins, while Jerry York of Boston College has 825 and Jack Parker of Boston University has 819. The Feb. 7, 2009 victory over Ferris State (1-0) was the 150th victory for Comley at MSU.. (Msuspartans.com)
Rebels look to 'make statements' in Puerto Rico Nov 19, 2009
The winner of the Ole Miss-Indiana first-round matchup will advance to play the winner of Boston University and Kansas State at 7:30 p.m. CST on Friday (ESPNU), while the losers play at 5 p.m. Friday (no TV). The final round is on Sunday, with the tournament championship game scheduled for 7 p.m. CST on ESPN2. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
FGCU swimming ranked fifth in CollegeSwimming.com/CSCAA Mid-Major Division I poll Nov 19, 2009
Boston University is ranked first, with Towson, Miami (Ohio), and Western Kentucky rounding out the top four. This is the highest position FGCU has held in a November poll. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Rhody Falls 47-35 at Boston University Nov 19, 2009
BOSTON - Junior scored a game-high 13 points, but it was not enough as the Rhode Island women's basketball team dropped a 47-35 decision at Boston University Wednesday night at Case Gymnasium ... In the first half, Boston University jumped out to 10-2 lead in the opening eight minutes ... Wednesday, Nov 18 at Boston University Boston, Mass. (Gorhody.com)
6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D Nov 19, 2009
Dr. Michael F. Holick, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics and director of the Vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at the Boston University School of Medicine, said that "we estimate that vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world." ... D., M.D., professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics,director, Vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory, Boston University School of Medicine; November 2009, Pediatrics. (MEDLINEplus)
Framingham Heart Study chief honored at convention Nov 18, 2009
"Over the past 25 years, epidemiological studies directed by Dr. Levy have provided solid scientific evidence of the value of incorporating modern diagnostic, imaging, and biological technologies into population-based research,'' Yancy said in the press release. ``These studies have cut across critical aspects of cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention.'' Levy joined the 61-year-old study of Framingham residents after medical training at Boston University and its affiliated hospitals.... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
A10 Women's Basketball Notebook Nov. 16, 2009 Nov 18, 2009
UMass picked up its first win against Boston University since 1993 -- a 79-73 overtime victory. It was the first overtime game for the Minutewomen since Jan. 9, 2007 at (71-69 Loss) and the first at the Mullins Center since Jan. 16, 2003, an 89-80 win over Temple. (OwlInsider.com)
Three Tar Heels Named To ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Women's Soccer Team Nov 18, 2009
77, Marketing M, Emily Pallotta, Boston University, I, Sr., Andover, Mass. 3. (Tarheelblue.com)
Students Drink More And More Often In Coed Dorms Nov 18, 2009
"Given the choice, only certain types of students would consider living in a coed residence hall, and the fact that they might be more 'libertine' than other students is hardly surprising," says William DeJong, a professor at Boston University School of Public Health. "The authors want to suggest that (living in a coed dorm) leads to high-risk behavior, but that conclusion goes beyond their data, which only shows a correlation with choice of residence hall. "What we can say is that college... (W-USA News, DC)
Women's Basketball to Face Boston University on NESN Nov 18, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's basketball team travels to Boston University to take on the Terriers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night ... Rhody's last victory over Boston University came in the form of an 82-67 win at home on Jan 22, 1986 ... Boston University also enters Wednesday's game looking for its first victory of the season as the Terriers were defeated, 92-58, in their season-opener at Kentucky before dropping a 79-73 overtime decision at Massachusetts on Saturday. (Gorhody.com)
Women's Hockey Falls at No. 7 Boston University, 5-3 Nov 17, 2009
BOSTON, MASS. - The Providence College (3-5-5, 2-2-3-2) women's hockey team suffered a 5-3 defeat at No. 7/8 Boston University (5-3-5, 3-2-1-1) on Saturday, November 14 at Agganis Arena ... Boston University put home two power-play goals in the first ... Boston University would go on to score two second-period goals to extend the lead to 5-1 after 40 minutes. (Friars.com)
GW stages comeback in season debut Nov 17, 2009
The Colonials' season continues Tuesday with a game at Boston University, scheduled to start at 7 p.m.. Page 1 of 1. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Hassan Named Northeast Conference Player of the Week Nov 17, 2009
Between his freshman year at Boston University and two-plus seasons at SHU, Hassan has accumulated 986 career points. He could reach 1,000 for his three years at SHU, if he averages 13 points a game over the remaining 27 regular-season games. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Men's Basketball At Boston U. Tuesday for a 7 p.m. Tip-off Nov 17, 2009
Tuesday's Game: GW (1-0) faces Boston University (0-1) for the fifth straight season and third meeting at Agganis Arena. The teams opened the 2006-07 season at Agganis Arena, a 70-57 GW victory and last season when GW prevailed, 63-58, in overtime. (Gwsports.com)
Depression linked to lack of vitamin D Nov 17, 2009
D., a professor of medicine, physiology, and biophysics at Boston University School of Medicine who has studied the dangers of low vitamin D levels for years. "It is estimated that many of the genes that regulate cardiovascular health are directly or indirectly regulated by vitamin D," says Holick, author of the forthcoming book The Vitamin D Solution. (CNN)
Local vampires seek tolerance Nov 17, 2009
Joseph Laycock, a former Atlantan finishing his doctorate in religion and society at Boston University, discovered that the Atlantans sent out a 1,000-question survey to more than 900 self-identified vampires called the Advanced Vampirism y Work Research Survey, through Suscitatio Enterprises, a corporation formed by Merticus and others for the survey. Laycock contacted Merticus to study what they reported about themselves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Puerto Rico Bound Nov 17, 2009
The remaining field includes Boston University, Dayton, George Mason, Georgia Tech, Kansas State and Villanova. The fields going to be powerful, said Kennedy of the nationally televised tournament. (OleMissInsider.com)
You're a Wonder, Wonder Woman Nov 17, 2009
The DC line was dominated by superpowered male characters Batman, Green Lantern Superman and Marston struck up an idea for a new kind of superhero, "one who would triumph not with fists or firepower, but with love," according to the fall 2001 issue of the Boston University alumni magazine. His wife Elizabeth said, "Fine, but make her a woman.". (Suite101.com)
Women's Hockey Forwards Ashley Cottrell and Nicole Anderson Earn Weekly ... Nov 17, 2009
Cottrell and Anderson led PC to a weekend split with No. 7/8 Boston University ... The sophomore forward also scored a power-play goal against Boston University on Saturday. (Friars.com)
Women's Hockey Upends #7/8 Boston University, 6-2 Nov 17, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College (4-5-5, 3-2-3-2) women's hockey team exploded for six goals to defeat No. 7/8 Boston University (5-4-5, 2-3-1-1), 6-2, on Sunday, November 15 at Schneider Arena. Freshman (Jordan, Minn. (Friars.com)
Men's Basketball Opens 2009-10 Home Schedule On Monday Against Mt. St. Mary College Nov 16, 2009
SBU defeated defending champion UMBC, Albany and Boston University at Pritchard last season and played to a program record five sellouts. Stony Brook defeated Maryland Eastern Shore, 60-44, in its home opener last season behind 11 points from sophomore (London, England). (Goseawolves.org)
Cats face Butler in Memorial Nov 16, 2009
The Cats smashed Boston University by 34 in the opening outing. The game will be broadcast live on the Big Blue Sports Network (radio and TV) and Fox Sports South and is set to tip-off at 1. (BigBlueNation.com)
Women's Basketball Falls to Fairfield, 74-48 Nov 16, 2009
Rhode Island returns to action on Wednesday as it heads to Boston University for a 7:00 p.m. meeting with the Terriers. Wednesday, Nov 18 at Boston University Boston, Mass. (Gorhody.com)
Celebrity history of BU housing Nov 16, 2009
At Boston University you could be in a spot once occupied by a Pulitzer Prize Winner, governor, civil rights leader, writer, baseball player or even the notorious Howard Stern ... "I was a long-haired freak," he says, "which put me in the minority because Boston University was filled with [Jewish-American Princesses] and 'beautiful people.'" ... According to legend and one current Boston University student, Eugene O'Neill left his ghost in Shelton Hall, in room 401. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Women's Basketball Travels To Central Connecticut For Monday Night Contest Nov 16, 2009
The Blue Devils traveled to Boston University and fell to the Terriers by a score of 79-60 on March 19, 2009. 2009-2010 SQUAD: In the 2009-2010 Northeast Conference preseason poll, Central Connecticut was selected third out of 12 teams. (Patriotleague.com)
Men's Basketball Opens With Come-From-Behind Victory at UNC Wilmington Nov 16, 2009
GW travels from Wilmington straight to Boston to face Boston University on Tuesday in a 7 p.m. contest at BU's Agganis Arena. The game will be telecast live on RCN TV and NESN TV and will be broadcast live on 1050 AM and via the Internet: FederalNewsRadio. (Gwsports.com)
Season Stats Nov 16, 2009
(1-0) (1-0) (0-0) (0-0) DATE TIME OPPONENT SCORE ATTEND HIGH POINTS HIGH REBOUNDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/15/09 2:00pm ET BOSTON UNIVERSITY Wot 453 (21)DANELLA, Kristina (9)JONES, Nicole * - Conference game ATTENDANCE SUMMARY GAMES TOTALS AVG/GAME HOME. ... (1-0) (1-0) (0-0) (0-0) DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATTEND ------------ -------------------- --- ----- ------ 11/15/09 BOSTON UNIVERSITY... (Umassathletics.com)
Fat collections linked to decreased heart function Nov 15, 2009
(Boston) - Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that fat collection in different body locations, such as around the heart and the aorta and within the liver, are associated with certain decreased heart functions. The study, which appears on-line in Obesity, also found that measuring a person's body mass index (BMI) does not reliably predict the amount of undesired fat in and around these vital organs. (EurekAlert!)
Study shows yoga gives relief for low back pain Nov 15, 2009
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LIFE AT LINDEN PONDS: Veterans honored through photo display Nov 15, 2009
In 1949 he came to the United States where he attended school at Boston University and received a degree in engineering. Following college, he joined the Army for three years as a guided missile officer. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Bulldogs Compete at NCAA Regionals Nov 15, 2009
Boston University hosted the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships at Franklin Park. Of the 43 teams in the Northeast Region, 35 competed and Yale finished 15th with 474 points. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Butler Opens Season At Kentucky Nov 14, 2009
13) with a 92-58 win over Boston University. The Starting 5 - Butler's Top Storylines. (Butlersports.com)
Those Stilettos Can Hurt You Years from Now Nov 14, 2009
"In women, we found an increased risk between hindfoot pain and shoewear," wrote the researchers from Boston University School of Public Health and the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife. Less than 2 percent of men wore poor shoes, which means that shoe type wasn't a major factor in the development of foot pain in men, the researchers noted. (MEDLINEplus)
Women #2 In NCAA Soccer Tournament Nov 14, 2009
If they win, they will advance to play the winner of Boston University vs. UConn on Sunday afternoon, also at Newton field. The #1 seed in BCs bracket is undefeated , and a trip to the Sweet 16 would almost certainly mean a voyage to California to the home of the Cardinal. (EagleInsider.com)
Minutewomen Tip Off 2009-10 Against BU Nov 14, 2009
- The UMass women's basketball team will kick off the 2009-10 season this Sunday, Nov. 15, at home against Boston University at 2 p.m., with all fans in attendance receiving 2009-10 Minutewomen posters and schedule cards ... The Boston University women's basketball team has been selected to finish fourth in the preseason prognostications ... Seniors Aly Hinton and Maggie McKemie along with junior Krystyn McIntyre have been named captains for the 2009-10 Boston University women's basketball team.... (Umassathletics.com)
Hoyts inspire Franklin students Nov 14, 2009
He graduated from high school and went on to Boston University where he became the first quadriplegic to graduate from the the university's School of Education, receiving a degree in special education. "I wanted to be treated like everyone else," Rick said in a speech to the students. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Greyhounds, Mountaineers To Meet in NCAA College Cup Friday Nov 14, 2009
Loyola is 2-12-1 all-time against teams currently in the BIG EAST Loyola is 1-2-1 against the 2009 NCAA College Cup field with a win at High Point, losses at Wake Forest and Maryland, and a tie with Boston University ... Both teams played NCAA-bound Boston University this season, and both teams ended up tying the Terriers ... The McDonough School MAAC Championships Most Valuable Player Made collegiate debut vs. Boston University (9/4) Started first game vs. Lafayette (9/6) Attempted a shot vs.... (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Women’s Basketball Set to Take on Providence College Tonight Nov 14, 2009
Passafuime showed promise during her rookie season as she lit up for a career-high 16 points against West Virginia and followed it up with back-to-back double digit scoring games against Boston University (11 points) and Long Island (14 points). Senior Christina Johnson (Oakland, CA) will also add strength and versatility to the lineup. (Brownbears.com)
Women's Soccer Prepares for Harvard Nov 14, 2009
Tonight the Eagles will battle cross-town rival Harvard at 4 p.m., while Boston University vs. UConn will follow at 7 p.m. ... BC vs. Boston University The Eagles lead the all-time series against BU, 10-4. (Bceagles.com)
Men's Basketball Opens Season at UNC Wilmington Sunday at 4:30 pm Nov 14, 2009
Next Game: GW travels from Wilmington straight to Boston to face Boston University on Tuesday in a 7 p.m. contest at BU's Agganis Arena. The game will be telecast live on RCN TV and NESN TV and will be broadcast live on 1050 AM and via the Internet: FederalNewsRadio. (Gwsports.com)
Forrester, Kim Dominate in Yale Win Over Columbia Nov 14, 2009
The event will take place on November 20-22 at Boston University. "Next week up at Boston is a different kind of competition with seven or eight schools competing in a championship format," said Keefe. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Marist Women's Basketball Opens 2009-10 Season Friday Night At McCann Center Against North Carolina A&T Nov 14, 2009
Following a game at Boston University on Dec. 12, Marist will play three straight games at the McCann Center starting with a Dec. 19 tilt against Hartford. The Red Foxes will also play Northeastern on Dec. 22 and Harvard on Dec. 29. (Goredfoxes.com)
Melrose Symphony takes on Shostakovich, and excels Nov 14, 2009
Besides a busy schedule of concerts, Weber teaches at both Boston University and Brandeis University. Before the concert began, as he so often does, Maestro Udagawa took time to play sections of the Shostakovich symphony to come, saying with a smile, At last Millie (Rich) is letting me play it. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Statins May Stave Off Gallstones Nov 13, 2009
"We're talking about people who have been taking them for about 1 years," said Susan S. Jick, director of the Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Study at Boston University and a member of the team reporting the finding in the Nov. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association ... M.P.H., professor, epidemiology, and director, Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Study, Boston University, Boston; Farid Kehdy, M.D., assistant professor, surgery, University of Louisville School... (MEDLINEplus)
UT System regents honor John Howe Nov 13, 2009
He received his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine in 1969. After two years of service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, he completed the Health Systems Management Program at the Harvard Business School. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
SU women's cross country revel in role as Regional favorites Nov 13, 2009
Hosted by Boston University, the meet will take place at Franklin Park, a site MacKay is more than comfortable with. "We raced there in high school, and it is really my home turf," MacKay said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction Nov 13, 2009
Yo-yo dieting, "a common habit of many chronic dieters, generates dependence," explained Cottone, an assistant professor Boston University School of Medicine. And when people who typically overeat stop overeating, stress hormones in their brain jump into action, he said, potentially leading to "anxiety, decreased motivation and rejection of other food alternatives.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
#8/#8 Notre Dame Gets Set To Battle Northern Michigan At The Joyce Center Nov 13, 2009
650) Boston University 76 Boston Univ. ... STEALING THE SHOW: Junior goaltender made a career-high 34 saves as he handed the Boston University Terriers a 3-0 loss at Agganis Arena ... The win was the first-ever for the Friars against Boston University (1-2-0 all-time). (Und.com)
Albion's Folly Nov 13, 2009
Andrew J. Bacevich, professor of international relations at Boston University, is the author of The New American Militarism, forthcoming from Oxford University Press. Using technology licensed from Unz. (The American Conservative)
Season Outlook: Re-Loaded Bulldogs Ready for 2009-10 Nov 12, 2009
After a road jaunt at Bucknell and home contests against Boston University and UC Davis, Yale closes out 2009 at intra-state rivals Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart. The two Connecticut road contests kick off a seven-game road swing. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
#14/10 Hockey Hosts UNH This Weekend Nov 12, 2009
The Jan. 2 Boston University game, the Jan. 10 game at Northeastern and the Jan. 24 meeting against Vermont in the Mullins Center will all be televised on ESPNU. The Nov. 28 game at Quinnipiac will be shown on NESN, while the Feb. 5 Boston College game and the Feb. 20 Merrimack game, both in the Mullins Center, will be featured as part of NESN's Friday Night Ice game package ... For the second straight season, UMass earned a win over a defending NCAA National Champion with the 3-2 victory over... (Umassathletics.com)
Swimming and Diving Falls At Fordham Nov 12, 2009
Both the men's and women's 400-yard freestyle relay were swept by the Seawolves, who are back in action against Boston University on December 5. The first event is scheduled for 1:30 pm. (Goseawolves.org)
Sexual Perversity a new Stage Troupe challenge Nov 12, 2009
Producer Tim Yergeau had to come up with some inventive ways to promote the Boston University Stage Troupe's newest performance -- not all of which were PG-rated ... Boston University students can create a to manage on-campus and off-campus spending. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Aoun's 2007-08 pay up 25 percent Nov 12, 2009
Boston University President Robert A. Brown was paid $804,639 a more than $97,000 decrease from his salary previous fiscal year. Vice President of Marketing and Communications Mike Armini declined to comment about the survey. (Northeastern News, MA)
Bulldogs Ready for NCAA Regionals Nov 12, 2009
Boston University Hosts the Northeast Championships ... Boston University is hosting the meet at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
UMBC knocks off UNH soccer Nov 12, 2009
UNH beat UMBC on the road earlier this season, 2-0, the back end of a pair of midseason roads wins (Boston University was the other) that showed the first signs it might be a team to reckon with in America East. But it couldn't repeat the feat with the stakes much higher on Wednesday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Holy Cross Swimming & Diving Falls To Army Nov 12, 2009
Holy Cross will hit the road for the remainder of its 2009 schedule, traveling to the Terrier Invitational hosted by Boston University on Nov. 20-22 and to the Harold Anderson Invitational hosted by the University of Rhode Island on Dec. 4-5. College of the Holy Cross - Department of Athletics 1 College Street Worcester, MA 01610. (Patriotleague.com)
