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BC works to save turtles

Environmental studies dept. helps terrapins

By Kalyn Belsha
Not many people know that on the fourth floor of Higgins, diamondback terrapins are growing in a laboratory. But then again, not many people know what diamondback terrapins are. Of course, Katie Cava and Chrissie Lanzieri, both A&S '08, can tell you that these little turtles with intricate patterns on their top shells are the essential component of a great conservational project taking place at Boston College.

Changes come to BC Dining

Weekly Farmer's Market among efforts

By Katie Julian
Corcoran Commons Plaza becomes a rainbow of color each Thursday when Boston College Dining Services unveiled its first in a series of farmer's markets, one of several new improvements in the dining halls. Students formed a line starting at 2:15 p.m. for the market's 3 p.

New grads could feel recession

Housing market, student loans at issue

By Thomas Keane
"There have been indicating factors, such as the decline in the housing market and problems with the work force, that show the economy has definitely slowed and a recession could definitely occur," said Hassan Mohammadi, a professor of economics at Illinois State University.

'Heights' a Pacemaker finalist

By Heights Staff Report
For the second year in a row, The Heights has been named as an Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker finalist. The Pacemaker award, dispensed by the ACP, puts The Heights among the top 25 non-daily newspapers at four year universities in the United Sates. "Being a Pacemaker finalist demonstrates the dedication and commitment of our editors and staff to raising the paper to new heights," said Patrick Fouhy, editor in chief and CSOM '09.

Professor: Strong emotions help decisionmakers

By Meghan Michael
When one typically describes someone who is a successful decision-maker, adjectives like "emotional" and "hot-headed" may not initially come to mind. According to a recent study by Lisa Feldman Barrett, psychology professor at Boston College, and Myeong-Gu Seo of the University of Maryland, however, the old adage that one should "keep a cool head" when making decisions may not be true in practice.

GJP protests at fair

Students kneel before BAE Systems

By Alexi Chi / Editor-In-Chief
On a floor teeming with bankers, lawyers, and prospective employees dressed to the nines, 10 students sat cross-legged, heads bowed, and hands folded in silent prayer. Though they appeared out of place at the 2007 career fair in Conte Forum, the kneeling Global Justice Project members were there for a very explicit purpose: to protest the presence of leading military contractor BAE systems at the fair.

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Voices from the Dustbowl

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