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Menino wins unprecedented fifth term

The brief and lackluster cheers that rang through The Fairmont Copley Hotel Grand Ballroom after Mayor Thomas Menino’s win in the 2009 mayoral election was announced showed that victory was a familiar routine for Menino supporters. Full story

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Panelists debate Afghan war

While some experts doubt much can be done to improve the situation in Afghanistan, others are optimistic about the opportunities the U.S. has in the area, panelists said at a debate on Tuesday. Full story

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Education’s Subtle Transformation

And it’s happening in your browser . . .

A Harvard education. . . for free? With a computer and Internet access, it’s possible, but you won’t get a diploma. This fall, Harvard and WGBH are broadcasting one of Harvard’s most popular classes, Justice with Professor Michael Sandel, on TV and YouTube. Full story

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Warsofsky named Hockey East Player of the Week

Boston University men’s hockey sophomore David Warsofsky was honored with the Hockey East Player of the Week Award for his performance against the University of Massachusetts-Lowell this weekend. Warsofsky scored two goals in BU’s 5-4 Friday win and added an assist in Saturday’s loss, earning a +4 weekend rating. Full story

Menino bests Flaherty with 15 percent margin

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino won an unprecedented fifth term Tuesday night by his closest margin ever in the culmination of the hotly contested 2009 mayoral race.

Students confident about safety of electronics in dorms, despite statistics

Despite high reports of theft, Boston University students said they are not concerned about their electronics’ safety, taking very basic preventative measures.

Few students bring cars to BU

When Boston University students need to get from place to place, they have three main methods of transportation: the T, a bike or by foot. However, some students choose to drive and must figure out how to park on a big, urban campus where fees can quickly add up.