DFP Headlines - March 28, 2012

March 28, 2012 Admissions accepts 45 percent of Class of ‘16 applicants Boston University accepted slightly more than 45 percent of applicants for the Class of 2016, marking a decrease from last year’s acceptance rate, officials said. BU aims for ninth straight in match with Huskies After sweeping Binghamton University in its first conference series of the season, the Boston University softball team will take on the University of Connecticut  in an attempt to extend its eight-game winning streak when it travels to Storrs, Conn., Wednesday afternoon. SNL writer James Downey receives First Amendment Award for satire “Saturday Night Live” writer James Downey, who said he did not expect the program to last more than five years, accepted the First Amendment Award for political satire Tuesday night. Former Zambian president joins BU faculty MBTA receives more than 6,000 complaints, ideas for budget crisis Students aim to balance unpaid internships and paid work Massachusetts ranks eighth for freshest food in nation, tastes better, consumers say Copyright © 2012 The Daily Free Press. You are receiving this email because you subscribed at our website. Our mailing address is: The Daily Free Press 648 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02135 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | up subscription preferences