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Leland Cheung G is running for City Council, and is one of 21 candidates for 9 seats, with 8 incumbents on the ballot. Elections are Nov. 3.

Comedian B. J. Novak will perform at the Fall Festival on Oct. 28.

105 Institute layoffs have taken place since January, HR VP Allison Alden announced on Wednesday.

The Campus Police Review Panel released its report on Tuesday recommending: (1) codification of standards for off-duty behavior, (2) consideration of random drug testing, (3) considering shifting some of the force to civilian personnel instead of its current all-sworn officer staff.

The Massachusetts House is poised to grant Gov. Patrick the power to appoint an interim U.S. Senator, The Boston Globe reports.

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