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Suspect in deadly Salem shooting pleads not guilty in killing of student athlete
Crime Authorities said the suspect was in an “on-again, off-again relationship” with a woman who was in a car with the Salem State student at the time of the shooting. Carl-Hens Beliard. AP The suspect in a fatal Salem shooting allegedly fired a gun at a university student’s car because the student was inside the […]
18-year-old arrested, charged with murder of Salem State student athlete
Local News Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning on the edge of campus. Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning. Worcester Public Schools / Handout Authorities announced Wednesday evening that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Salem State student athlete. Missael Pena Canela, 18 of Salem was […]
Salem State student killed in Halloween-night shooting near campus, police say
Crime The 18-year-old student died after being shot in the early morning hours on Wednesday, police say. A Salem State University student was killed in a shooting during the early hours just after Halloween, an evening when the city’s streets are packed with visitors. A press release from District Attorney Paul Tucker’s Office said the […]
Everett superintendent reportedly placed on leave by school committee despite student, teacher objections
Local News Priya Tahiliani filed a lawsuit against Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the School Committee, and the city of Everett alleging numerous instances of racism, sexism, and retaliatory actions earlier this year. Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe, File The Everett School Committee voted Monday night to place Priya Tahiliani, the district’s superintendent, on leave pending a human […]
Dozens arrested following pro-Palestinian student protests, walkouts
Local News Hundreds of Massachusetts college students participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Wednesday as part of a national day of action. Police officers arrive to explain that student protesters are trespassing and will be arrested if they don’t choose to leave before giving them a ten minute warning to leave on their own accord without […]
Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group, saying it backs Hamas
Politics Florida officials claim Students for Justice in Palestine is supporting a “terrorist organization.” Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File By BRENDAN FARRINGTON and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press October 26, 2023 | 8:51 AM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration is taking the extraordinary step of ordering state […]
Chug chug chug? Nah. Student desire for booze-free housing growing at local colleges.
The Boston Globe There is increasing interest in substance-free living at Boston-area colleges in recent years, including at Tufts University. Tufts student Nick Dahlen (middle) and fellow students attended a dedication reception in the new substance-free housing at Simpson House, where he is staying. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff By Hilary Burns, The Boston Globe updated on […]
Mattapan woman charged with striking, killing UMass Dartmouth student with car
Local News Danasia Sampson allegedly hit a fellow student, Frank Petillo Jr., on campus in April. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Blake Nissen/The Boston Globe A 22-year-old Mattapan woman was charged in connection with the death of UMass Dartmouth student Frank Petillo Jr., who was struck and killed by a car on campus in April. […]
Harvard student sails the Charles River in a giant pumpkin
Local News Ben Chang had two goals this semester: to raise money for his student-lab and to float in a giant pumpkin. Ben Chang set sail on the Charles River in a giant pumpkin this weekend, WBZ radio reported. WBZ Radio A Harvard student crossed the Charles River this weekend with nothing but an oar, […]
Harvard student crosses the Charles River in a giant pumpkin
Local News Ben Chang had two goals this semester: to raise money for his student-lab and to float in a giant pumpkin. Ben Chang set sail on the Charles River in a giant pumpkin this weekend, WBZ radio reported. WBZ Radio A Harvard student crossed the Charles River this weekend with nothing but an oar, […]