From the monthly archives:

January 2009

It takes two to Poken: a new social networking concept

January 29, 2009 Features

Written by: Yulia Podolny It does not take a technologically savvy person to recognize that over the past several years, the online world has been revolutionized. For about a decade, the World Wide Web was used as a place to post information, however recently cyberspace has changed from merely having information posted to enabling users [...]

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Bentley drawn to Washington, D.C. for the 44th Inauguaration

January 29, 2009 Headlines

Written by: Dan Merica “It was the opportunity of a lifetime, it’s that simple” said Multicultural Center Director Jeanette Buntin.

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Notes from Abroad (France)

January 29, 2009 Notes from Abroad

Written by: Katy Hoover Going abroad, I had very little idea of what to expect other than that things were going to be different. Not necessarily good or bad, but different… very different. But that is exactly why I wanted to go abroad, to experience different things. I love learning about other cultures and the [...]

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Police Log

January 29, 2009 News

Written by: Gaelen Austin-LaFrance

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For Your Entertainment:

January 29, 2009 Columns

Written by: Matt Weisse Being new to the Vanguard I was told that an introduction would be an appropriate way to start, and I guess that does make a decent amount of sense. My portion of the paper will almost always be something entertainment-oriented, and will more often than not be a music or movie [...]

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Why would you change about the library? Administration responds to blog

January 29, 2009 News

Written by: Melody Shekari Last semester, the library hosted the “14 Days to Have Your Say!” Blog from October 21st to November 3rd. The blog was an open forum for members of the Bentley community to voice their likes and dislikes about the library. This new “event” was very successful, and Philip Knutel, Director of [...]

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Clint Eastwood shows why he’s more man than you in Gran Torino

January 29, 2009 Features

Written by: Eric Sibiga Legendary actor Clint Eastwood is back on the screen starring in Gran Torino, a film Eastwood himself directed. Acting in his first movie since his 2004 hit, “Million Dollar Baby,” Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a Korean War veteran whose wife has just passed away.

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Why cash is not king and what investors should do about it

January 29, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Francisco Oliveradubon Fear is now widespread in the financial markets. Many investors feel this market is too risky and claim that “cash is king.” However, these two common assumptions have their flaws. Risk is often perceived by investors – and defined by some academics – as how volatile a stock performs in the [...]

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Letter to the Editor : One’s actions affect opinions

January 29, 2009 Op-Ed

Dear Editor, Everyday, the 6.8 billion people on the planet are presented with decisions to make. While some may be inconsequential, most people are presented at least one important decision during a normal day. It is these decisions, the ones that play a large role on our daily lives after we make them, that not [...]

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Lady Falcons find themselves in a familiar spot

January 29, 2009 Sports

Written by: Dan Ryaboy The Lady Falcons are situated where they usually are, near the top of the very competitive NE-10 conference. A quick look at the standings and one may think the Falcons are just having another typical season under Hall of Fame coach Barbara Stevens, but a deeper look at the team shows [...]

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Beloved Bentley professor and colleague makes his mark on campus

January 29, 2009 Headlines

Written by: Carla O’Connor January 2nd, 2009 marked the passing of one of Bentley University’s most beloved professors. History Professor Richard Geehr died suddenly after a brief illness, shortly after the close of the fall semester. It was a sudden and unexpected loss, leaving the campus mourning a widely adored professor, colleague, friend, and mentor.

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