From the daily archives:

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Got bubble fever? Chewing gum for every occasion

October 30, 2008 Features

GUM. You see it everywhere you go. At baseball games, the coaches and managers chomping away, either nervously or in utter excitement. At the store, the cashier chewing loudly as she rings you up. In the library or in the classroom, fellow students keeping their mouths busy as they study and work.

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The perfect bag is easy to find!

October 30, 2008 Features

Everywhere you look on campus, there seems to be a sea of “Bentley” backpacks. Black, utilitarian, and very useful for carrying laptops and textbooks. But are there other options for those of us who want a trendier carry-all? By doing a little shopping, you can find a variety of totes and shoulder-bags that are just as comfortable as a backpack but a lot more attractive.

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Movie Review: Zack and Miri Make a Porno

October 30, 2008 Features

(Editor’s note: this review contains some minor spoilers for the film Zack and Miri Make a Porno.) It’s not everyday that we get to go to the movie theatre to watch a “porno.” It would seem that director Kevin Smith was upset about this, and thus set out to make the film Zack and Miri Make a Porno, the latest from the writer/director best known for the film Clerks and for his character tandem of Jay and Silent Bob (of which Smith himself plays Silent Bob).

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Netflix vs. Blockbuster

October 30, 2008 Features

What happens when you realize you have a few extra hours and want to watch a movie? Here at Bentley University, we have many of the comforts of a small city; we have our own bookstore, post office, convenience store, library, police force, and even a few food establishments.

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