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Online books allow authors to more readily keep their publications up to date

When Rice University engineering professor Rich Baraniuk decided to publish his work on digital signal processing in 1999, he was concerned that the two-year publication process would make it impossible to keep the information up to date. Instead, he found collaborators in his field and published his work online alongside theirs by creating an online network called "Connexions."

Ally Gimbel | When Kiwis Fly

People love famous places. They'll travel far and wide to see the country's only roller skating museum (Lincoln, Neb.) or the world's largest ball of twine (Cawker City, Kan.). Any road trip will undoubtedly yield multiple tourist attractions and distractions, with localities boasting things like "the best apple pie on this side of the Mississippi."

Cambridge laws affect increasing cyclist population

Students can often be found pedaling up the Hill or down College Avenue to Davis Square. But those heading all the way to Cambridge may want to take extra precaution.

Mass. voters could ban dog racing on Nov. 4

Is dog racing in Massachusetts a cruel, archaic pastime or a responsible industry that supports the livelihood of hundreds of people?

What do you think this is, a Holiday Inn?

For 387 of Boston University's 16,000 undergraduates, living at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge is skewing the college experience.

Police Briefs 10/15/2008

Power malfunction leaves Tufts in the dark

A failure in a power-transfer station near Dowling Hall caused the campus-wide blackout that lasted for hours on Sunday and Monday, according to Dean of Student Affairs Bruce Reitman.

Boston Common rally marks anniversary of war

Tufts students joined hundreds of anti-war protesters Saturday at Boston Common for a rally marking the sixth anniversary of Congress' authorization of the invasion of Iraq.

With final draft in sight, task force chair gives presentation to Senate

Jessie Borkan | College Is As College Does

T he past couple of months have been brimming with things that make me feel as if I am truly entering the world of adulthood. I have a bed that is wider than my arm span.

Stanford finds ways to overcome obstacles associated with free online courseware

While Tufts freshman Ammar Khaku sat listening to a lecture for an "Introduction to Robotics" course, he wasn't suffering from the typical in-class woes: He was reclining on his bed, relaxed and genuinely interested in what Stanford computer science Professor Oussama Khatib said.

Study questions advantages of SAT

As admission to elite universities is becoming increasingly impossible, no measure of success and academic aptitude is more widely challenged than the SAT Reasoning Test — but usually to no avail.

Computer engineer discusses computer gaming, online marketplace

Computer engineer Jim Waldo discussed how the Internet has affected computer gaming and other industries during a talk at Halligan Hall yesterday afternoon.

Fletcher to commemorate 75th anniversary at Library of Congress

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a grand gala tomorrow at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., where a former German diplomat will receive the Dean's Medal before a congregation of hundreds of his fellow alumni.

Charlotte Steinway | S0S

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Lack of communication with Somerville Fire Department slows down Zeta Psi construction

Brothers of the Zeta Psi fraternity have yet to move back into their house this semester, due to a delayed construction project.

Interview | Jeswald Salacuse

In preparation for the Daily's weekly radio show this weekend, we sat down with Task Force on Freedom of Expression Chair Jeswald Salacuse. University President Lawrence Bacow charged the task force in January with proposing "university-wide policy language" on dealing with free speech and harassment.

Hoffmann takes on Middle East in packed room

Harvard University Professor Stanley Hoffmann spoke to a room that was so overcrowded last night that audience members flooded into an adjacent hallway to watch from a monitor.

MTV cofounder Freston to deliver Snyder Lecture

Tom Freston, a founding member and former chief executive officer of MTV, will deliver this semester's Snyder Presidential Lecture, relaying his experience in backing what was once considered a doomed enterprise and turning it into a media mainstay.

When punishment is pending, one group of students works to protect and assist accused

It may come as a surprise to Tufts students facing disciplinary action that their strongest allies in the judicial process are concentrated in a small organization of fellow students.