Runner Kim Aarend would not have finished Monday's Boston Marathon if it was not for the help of a Boston College student she knows only by the name of "Joe," she says. By the time she topped "Heartbreak Hill" and made it to BC, she was cramped up, on the verge of tears from the pain, and was ready to throw in the towel - that is until she met her "angel," Joe. "I must have looked pretty pathetic," said Aarend. "This kid started screaming: 'You go! You can do this!'" He didn't stop with encouraging words, though; Joe proceeded to run the last seven miles with Aarend, getting the crowd to cheer for her the whole rest of the way. They separated right before Aarend crossed the finish line, and she has been trying to get in touch with him ever since. Joe - or anyone that knows him - if you are reading this, you are encouraged to call the BC Public Affairs Office at 2-3350 or e-mail editor@bcheights.com.
ON CAMPUS Dustbowl display raises awareness of Palestinian issues Lectures, displays, and discussions focusing on the nature of the political climate in Palestine are taking place this week as part of the Global Justice Project's Palestine Awareness Week. Nikhil Aziz, executive director of Grassroots International, spoke Tuesday about Israel's relationship to Palestine. A symbolic representation of the wall between Israel and Palestine was on display in the Dustbowl yesterday. Bishop Thomas Shaw of the Episcopalian Diocese of Massachusetts also addressed students yesterday regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The discussion continues today with a presentation by Jan Hayden on democracy in Palestine at 7 p.m. in Higgins 300.
BC Jesuits reflect on upcoming election of superior general The recent announcement that Jesuit Superior General Rev. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., will step down in January 2008 has ushered in a period of reflection for Boston College Jesuit community members, on the eventful tenure of Kolvenbach and the outlook for the Society of Jesus. According to the BC Center of Ignatian Spirituality director Rev. Julio Giulietti, S.J., the faith Jesuits placed in Kolvenbach "has been justified." As the identity of Jesuit institutions remains in question, however, Rev. Bruce Morrill, S.J., associate theology professor, sees this "challenge for the order and the superior general" to be critical to the society's future.
UNIVERSITY Study: 70 percent of college students have faith in religion A majority of U.S. college students believe religion is important in their lives and are concerned about the country's moral direction, according to a Harvard University Institute of Politics poll that was released Tuesday. Out of the 1,200 American college students surveyed, seven out of 10 said religion was somewhat or very important in their lives, and one in four said they had become more spiritual since entering college. Jeanne Shaheen, the director of the Institute of Politics, said "Religion and morality are critical to how students think about politics and form opinions on political issues."
Two Duke lacrosse players arrested on rape indictments Durham, N.C. law enforcement officers arrested two Duke lacrosse teammates Tuesday morning in connection with the alleged rape at a March 13 party, according to The Chronicle, Duke's student newspaper. Col. George Naylor, an official from the sheriff's department, said the two students, sophomores Reade Seligmann and Collin Finnerty, are each charged with first degree forcible rape, first degree sexual offense, and kidnapping. Both students were placed on $400,000 bond. Seligmann posted bail early Tuesday and Finnerty is in the process of doing so. "The grand jury only heard one side of the story," Finnerty's lawyer told reporters.
NATIONAL Top officials step aside in White House shake-up The White House staff shake-up intensified yesterday as Press Secretary Scott McClellan announced his resignation, capping almost three years as President Bush's chief spokesman. As the administration's point man with the media, McClellan was at times a lightning rod for criticism by the press corps for often being tight-mouthed in briefings. McClellan's resignation was overshadowed, however, by Karl Rove's decision to relinquish control over administrative policies. Rove, one of the president's most powerful advisers, will retain his title as deputy chief of staff, but will refocus his attention to political strategy and November's midterm congressional elections.
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