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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.

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Higher education tuition continues to inflate

Announcements of rising tuition rates have become a rite of passage every spring at colleges and universities across the country.

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Science & Technology

Save your peels

feed ‘em to the worms when recycling isn’t enough

GEICO can save you money on your car insurance, but can worms save you money on your trash? In communities such a Brookline with pay-as-you-throw trash disposal programs, residents are encouraged to recycle and cut down on the amount of trash they generate by paying per bag. Vermicomposting, or the use of worms to produce fertilizer indoors, is not only a way to cut down on waste production, but has environmental benefits as well.

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Zinn promotes 'people's history' in documentary

The voices of America's past continue to make an impact on the country today, speakers said. Full story

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‘Great Debate’ focuses on war in Afghanistan

Audience members at the 27th Great Debate Wednesday ultimately said the war in Afghanistan is not worth fighting, determining that there are alternative, less destructive ways to help the people of Afghanistan. Full story

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Africa still faces challenges despite recent triumphs, panel says

Africa has made significant strides in the past decades, but there is still a long way ahead for the continent to improve, panelists said during a discussion Wednesday on Africa’s present and future. Full story

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Head up in the McLeods

Based on family history, the sky is just the start for BU freshman Jacinda McLeod

Among the things Whangarei, New Zealand is best known for, two perhaps stand out more than most. The capital of the Northland Region is the home of country star Keith Urban and is a breeding ground for field hockey talent. Full story

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Jenelle Kohanchuk fuels the w. hockey’s offense

Sophomore forward Jenelle Kohanchuk leads the No. 8 Boston University women’s hockey team in goals (8), shots (55) and points (9), through nine games. She’s had a hand in 36 percent of BU’s (3-2-4, 1-1-0 Hockey East) goals this season. Full story

Bruins lose to Canadiens, 2-1, in shootout

It took the Boston Bruins a long time to find the back of the net against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at the TD Garden.

Bruins score just once on 43 shots

After a four game stretch in which the Boston Bruins scored only three goals, the thought on everyone’s mind at the TD Garden last night was whether or not the Bruins could turn around their recent offensive woes. Facing a team that had allowed 18 goals in its last four games in the Montreal Canadiens, the hope was that Thursday would finally be that night.

No. 5/7 men’s hockey takes on Northeastern at Matthews

Before the start of the 2009-10 season, Jack Parker, coach of the No. 5/7 Boston University men’s hockey team, said he’d be happy if his team could squeak out three wins in its first five games.

No. 8 women's hockey hosts No. 3 UNH

The No. 8 Boston University women's hockey team plays host to the No. 3 University of New Hampshire Wildcats on Friday at 7 p.m. at Walter Brown Arena.

BU faces Binghamton for AE crown

The Boston University women’s soccer team will vie for its third straight America East championship on Saturday when it faces Binghamton University at Nickerson Field at 1 p.m.

Field hockey takes on Maine in AE Tourn. semifinals

Last year, the Boston University field hockey team fell in the America East Tournament semifinals, ending its reign of three straight championships. The Terriers hope to avoid a similar fate against the University of Maine Friday at 4 p.m. in Albany, N.Y.