From the monthly archives:

April 2009

For Your Entertainment

April 30, 2009 Columns

Written by: Matt Weisse I spent my first semester with The Vanguard reviewing everything from TV shows to iPods, but it was inevitable that some things would slip through undiscussed. This being that case, I’ve decided to use my last article of the semester to give recognition to a few of those works before we [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Belgium

April 30, 2009 Notes from Abroad

Question #13: After a semester abroad, many experiences have been had. What have you learned? Would you do anything different? Do you have any advice for students who are considering studying abroad?

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BlueSkyReality opens up about opening on Spring Day

April 30, 2009 Features

Written by: Ian Markowitz BlueSkyReality was the opener for both Sugarhill Gang and Third Eye Blind this Spring Day, and after their performance, I pulled them aside for a quick interview. The Los Angeles-based band opened up about their music and their performance at Bentley’s annual Spring Day.

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Independent Film Festival hits Beantown with lively cinematic art

April 30, 2009 Features

Written by: Eric Sibiga From April 22-28, the Independent Film Festival of Boston graced theatres across the city. I was fortunate enough to attend the festival, watching movies at the Somerville Theatre and Brattle Theatre. Going into the festival, I figured I’d watch some films, like a few, and write some reviews.

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Netbooks offer lightweight alternative to bulky laptops

April 30, 2009 Features

Written by: Ian Markowitz Here at Bentley, we get a nice notebook computer every two years thanks to the Mobile Computing Program. While there are several students who love the program and others who loathe it, most of us can agree that in most cases, taking notes on a laptop is far easier and faster [...]

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The Wolf of Wall Street speaks about unethical past

April 30, 2009 Campus Life

Written by: Leslie Dias Jordan Belfort started off his presentation “Wolf of Wall Street” by stating, “I’m going to make you laugh at the insanity of my life.” Taken aback, the audience listened intently to Belfort’s hilarious rendition of his own life.

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Making the most of the summer: Advice from a national recruiter

April 30, 2009 News

Written by: Lindsay Sauvé The end of the semester is not the first time students begin thinking about their summer. Whether students are interning, working in their hometown, or just relaxing, summer starts to enter our minds earlier and earlier every year.

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Police Logs

April 30, 2009 News

Written by: Gaelen Austin-LaFrance & Garren Hilow

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Notes from Abroad – Spain

April 30, 2009 Notes from Abroad

Question #13: After a semester abroad, many experiences have been had. What have you learned? Would you do anything different? Do you have any advice for students who are considering studying abroad?

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A summer internship that “insured” good experience and fun

April 30, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Mike Haggerty Anthony (Tony) Panetti, like many other Bentley students, went out to find a coveted summer internship, securing a position last summer with Travelers Insurance. The technical name of his position was Financial Management Leadership Development Program Intern.

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The Food Dude: Last Call

April 30, 2009 Columns

Written by: Tom Hoeler It’s last call, the kitchen is finally closing up. Clean those pots in the sink and take out the trash. Don’t leave it for the next guy. Switch the stoves off and the last one out lock the door. Shake hands and say your goodbyes.

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Boston Red Sox revealed as the main cause of credit crisis

April 30, 2009 Features

Written by: Mike Haggerty Prior to the start of the 2007 Major League Baseball season Jordan’s Furniture ran a promotion. The Massachusetts-based furniture retailer promised full rebates on any sofa, dining table, bed, or mattress bought between March 7 and April 16, if the Red Sox won the World Series. Sounds like a pretty fair [...]

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