Robert Ross, a professor in the political science department and a leading expert on China, recently published a special report on the relationship between Taiwan and China in Forbes magazine. In the special feature, Ross examined the gaining steam of Taiwan's struggle for independence from China, and the increasing complexity of the situation. Most striking to Ross has been China's almost indifferent stance toward Taiwan's continued push for freedom this year. This is one in many developments within the Chinese government that highlight its growing sophistication as it continues to assert itself on the world scene.
ON CAMPUS BC alum in the running for 'Sexiest Fan Alive' Chris Piela, BC '89, has recently been nominated as one of the nine finalists for the designation of "Sexiest Fan Alive" by People magazine, a contest sponsored in conjunction with the Major League Baseball playoffs. If he wins, Piela will attend next year's World Series as a VIP guest of People magazine. The winner will be determined by popular vote and, with just one more day left in the voting, Piela is running neck-and-neck with Christopher Noonan of Chicago. Piela played baseball at BC all four years as an undergraduate. Fans can vote for Peila by logging onto the contest's website by typing "Sexiest Fan Alive" for the MLB: People magazine" into a Google search.
LOCAL MIT student attacked by ex-girlfriend, stabbed seven times After 20-year-old MIT student Anna Tang broke up with her boyfriend three weeks ago, she began to send him e-mails, in which she threatened to kill him. Tuesday night, she sneaked into his bedroom at approximately 6:30 a.m. and stabbed him seven times, leaving him in critical condition. The boyfriend, who was not identified, is 19 years old and is also an MIT student. Assistant District Attorney Suzanne Kontz said that as he attempted to fight her off she continued to stab him. Tang was armed with three knives, said Kontz.
UNDER REPORTED Mom helps daughter lean out of van for beer from adjacent SUV After allowing her 15-year-old daughter to lean out of a school van to grab a beer from an SUV full of boys, Terry Kisling, 47, was charged with procuring alcohol for minors, contributing to the delinquency of minors, and reckless driving, Nebraska authorities said Wednesday. Kisling was driving Norris High School cheerleaders to a football game in Nebraska City when the incident occurred. The girls were disciplined by the school but would most likely not face any additional charges, said the school's principal, John Skretta. "To say that we were shocked and taken aback would be an understatement," said Skretta. "It's almost unfathomable."
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