This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Here at BC:

Matt Nacier and Matt Alonsozana were elected President and Vice President of UGBC for the 2013 to 2014 school year. Congratulations to all candidates on a well-fought race, and we are looking forward to seeing what Matt and Matt will do for BC coming next fall!

Global:

The Obama Administration has made it clear to China’s leader, Xi Jingping, that they need to crack down on the regime in Pyongyang (in response to increasing threats from North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un) or the U.S. will be forced to heighten its military presence in Asia. Because China has been suspicious about the America’s intention in increasing missile defenses and their naval presence in Asia, this understanding between the two countries in defense of North Korea’s threats will certainly prove to be an example of positive international cooperation.

At Home:

President Obama’s budget plan continues to come under attack, with the left criticizing him for proposing changes to Medicare and Social Security. The budget is due for the beginning of the next fiscal year, beginning on October 1st. There seems to be little room for a bipartisan compromise, especially with regards to taxes and spending issues. As President Obama continues to deal with deficit issues through the budget in a balanced way, he receives much criticism and push back from both sides of the bench.

In New York this week, Senator Malcolm Smith was arrested along with NYC Councilman Dan Halloran, Bronx Republican Chairman Jay Savino, and three others who participated in the plot to rig the city’s upcoming Mayoral race. Because Smith wanted to run for the Mayoral position on the Republican ticket (which is only possible if you have three out of five borough party leaders supporting you), they used an undercover Federal Agent to bribe GOP officials in Queens and in the Bronx.

And that’s this week’s update!

Sources:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/06/us/politics/obama-budget-is-dismissed-by-gop-and-attacked-by-left.html?_r=0

http://www.amsterdamnews.com/politics_noir/malcolm-in-the-muddle-state-senator-arrested-in-corruption-scandal/article_e57b4b20-9d70-11e2-80f1-001a4bcf887a.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/06/world/asia/us-sees-china-as-lever-to-press-north-korea.html?ref=world

Photo Sources:

http://dvrlife.wordpress.com/category/snl-weekend-update-thurs-edition/

http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/studentprograms/programs/ugbcelections.html

http://www.businessinsider.com/ny-corruption-probe-malcolm-smith-halloran-arrested-2013-4

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-budget-20130406,0,3694251.story

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/pxNZoBbVEp49ErA9LHGD7L/China-says-USbased-hackers-target-its-websites.html