Thefts disrupt Skaptopara life

Thefts disrupt Skaptopara life

Two thefts occurred on campus in the past two weeks. Money was stolen from a student and a member of the administration. While for now students are advised to lock their rooms, more strict security measures may be taken if needed, AUBG Security Manager Ilko Vangelov said.

Follow up: Allocation of Student Activity Fee raises concerns

Follow up: Allocation of Student Activity Fee raises concerns

Read a follow up on how the Student Activity fee is allocated to sports activities on campus.

“Culture Fusion” brings interns from Japan, China and Georgia to Blagoevgrad

“Culture Fusion” brings interns from Japan, China and Georgia to Blagoevgrad

AIESEC opened their new project "Culture Fusion" on Tuesday, Feb. 23, which brings interns from Japan, China and Georgia to teach at Blagoevgrad high schools.

Short travel guide of the region

Short travel guide of the region

Spring Break is over, but the warmer season has begun. Every weekend from now on is a good excuse to travel somewhere. Read some of our suggestions for getaways.

Update: Cable malfunction sets off fire alarm in the middle of the night

Update: Cable malfunction sets off fire alarm in the middle of the night

Read an update on what started the fire alarm in Skaptopara 2 on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

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Dishes from around the world fill auditorium

2_fpThe annual Taste Fest took part on Saturday, Feb. 21, in the MB Auditorium as part of International Week 2009. See the video story to catch a glimpse of the delicious meals and of the many people who came to see what's cooking.

Gender equality debate turns into "Woman is life"

1_fpFive professors and five students debated over gender equality versus gender relativism in front of a full NAB Auditorium. This was the first Versus Chronicles event for the semester, this time organized in the context of International Week 2009 and also in collaboration with PhiBetaDelta.

Kosovo celebrates first anniversary

5_fpTake a look at how Prishtina looked on Feb. 17 during the celebration of Kosovo's first independence day.

Piñata swings at Skaptopara 1

6_fpThe famous tradition of breaking the piñata makes it to AUBG as a wellness program. See some photos from the event.

With fireworks but without enthusiasm

kapital_fpAfter a year of independence, Kosovo continues to be at a crossroads and the prospects do not look great.

King Kong’s battle with the pirates

kapital_fpFilm and record companies are suing The Pirate Bay, but the torrent tracker will probably stand firm.

Capital campaign continues despite financial crisis

1_fpAUBG's major campaign to build a new campus and support student scholarships and academic excellence aims at raising over $30 million.  President David Huwiler and Development Director William Kirschke speak to FlashNews about the new chairs of the campaign and its progress.

Also during the week, 9-15 Feb.

2_fpThe AUBG basketball team is going to participate in an amateur regional tournament, starting Sunday, Feb. 15.

AUBG hosted an art exhibition for accessories made of old jackets and belts.

Money tears apart “Balkanska Banitza”

3_fpThe first official screening of a movie project initiated by the Art Club two years ago is now a fact. The first AUBG movie is out. A tale of family feuds over inheritance illustrates Balkan mentality in a film made by AUBG students with minimal funding.

Dragomir Rashev: From More Honors to Avendi

4_fpDrago graduated from AUBG in 2001. After going to the States after graduation, he came back to live and work in Bulgaria. Read about his life at AUBG and after and what his friends say about him.

Skaptopara stray dogs taken care of

5_fpThis Spring 2009 students and staff on campus can notice a considerably smaller number of stray dogs. The dogs which populated the Skaptopara area last semester have been transported away from the campus.

Meet the new professors Spring ‘09, Part III

6_fpSpring 2009 welcomes six new professors to AUBG. The departments with new faculty members this semester are: JMC, BUS, and POS. Read the interviews with professors Christopher Payne, who is teaching FIS, and Atanas Maleev, who is the Introduction to TV Reporting professor this semester.

The only SG party of the year

7_fpThe only SG party for the academic year took place last Wednesday, Feb. 11.

No better contract with Gasprom

kapital_fpInstead of binding us with the Russian monopolist for a long term, the government should free the market.

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

st-valentine100FlashNews conducted a two-day survey for St. Valentine's Day. Students voted for the most wanted bachelorette, bachelor, and the cutest couple. And the winners are...

Key moments at Board of Trustees meeting

BoT_fpThe 6.4 percent increase in the tuition fee was approved at the Board of Trustees meeting in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 30 - Feb. 1. Faculty and student reports raised the issue of faculty quality and hiring. George Soros was announced the Honorary Chair of AUBG's capital campaign.

The buckets remain untouched

ASA_fpThe second All-Student Assembly for the academic year took place on Feb. 4 in the NAB Auditorium.

Meet the new professors Spring '09, Part II

newProfs2_fpSpring 2009 welcomes six new professors to AUBG. The departments with new faculty members this semester are: JMC, BUS, and POS. Read the interviews with professors Jivko Draganov and Boyko Todorov.

Lisbon trend report

style_notes_fpThis week Style Notes brings you the trends from the streets of exotic and vibrant Lisbon, Portugal.

Cheekiness unseen

kapital_fpGagauzov and the latest failure for highway Trakia.

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