From the monthly archives:

February 2010

yurbuds: Impressive look & function

February 25, 2010 Columns

Written by: Matt Weisse When I was first offered the opportunity to receive and try my own pair of yurbuds (all “y”s are officially lowercase), I was both interested and skeptical. I was intrigued because yurtopia (the company behind the product) promised a pair of headphones that would be custom-fitted for my ear, and would [...]

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A week without technology – A Vanguard writer goes where no college student dares

February 25, 2010 Headlines

Written by: Dan Caponetti It’s true that technology makes our lives easier, but are we addicted? Advanced technology is an enormous part of the Bentley education and is an essential part of every student’s life. We are the fourth “Most Wired Campus” in America, according to the Princeton Review and PC Magazine. Technology here ranges [...]

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Bentley announces new 1.5 year Carbon Plan

February 25, 2010 News

Written by: Dan Merica Published on January 15, 2010, Bentley University: A Plan for Carbon Neutrality sets Bentley on a path towards complete carbon neutrality by 2030. The plan, which solicited contributions from a large cross-section of the Bentley community, is being spearheaded by the Manager of Sustainability Amanda Navarroli and Bentley’s Sustainability Task Force. [...]

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Police Logs

February 25, 2010 News

Written by: Gaelen Austin-LaFrance & Garren Hilow I’m Trapped in a steel case of emotion! Sunday at nearly 5 a.m., officers received a call that someone was stuck in the Fenway elevator. When they responded to the call, they were confused to find that the elevator was in perfect working order. One officer hit the [...]

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SGA aims to bring back newspapers – Student survey reveals high demand for the return of program

February 25, 2010 Headlines

Written by: Brian Lofrumento The results are in: students want the Newspaper Readership Program back. Last week the Student Government Association (SGA) sent out a survey to students to get feedback about the controversial decision to cut the paper program, and the results overwhelmingly called for the program to be brought back. The survey results [...]

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SGA brainstorms with local schools

February 25, 2010 Headlines

Written by: Dan Merica On Saturday February 13, Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the second biannual Boston Inter-Collegiate Leadership Conference, a gathering that brought together student leaders from ten other schools in the area. The comprehensive agenda addressed a number of issues, including smoking policy, sustainability, budget cuts and Haiti relief efforts. Members of Bentley [...]

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Office of Sustainability launches multiple events to go green

February 25, 2010 News

Written by: Matt Somma Stated as simply as possible in Time Magazine, “Don’t blow it – good planets are hard to find.” Although slightly comical, this is an honest way to express the concerns of today’s generation of environmentalists. Over the past few years, however, there has been a sudden rush for everyone and everything [...]

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Wait, so when’s the housing deposit due?

February 25, 2010 Editorials

Written by: The Vanguard Editorial Board Who would have thought that anything could top the ongoing e-mails sent from such greats like Kristine Vidic, Cynthia Scott, Ernest Leffler or even Janet Kenney, but now there’s a new sheriff in town. There was been a new e-mail epidemic that took over the Bentley campus the past [...]

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ASP makes condoms the new Valentine

February 25, 2010 Campus Life

Written by: Angela Diaco Condoms: because you know that means love here at Bentley. Bouquets and chocolates? So passé. With an increasing culture of hooking up, the demand for condoms is at an all-time high, or at least it should be for you smart college students. Why not give your loved one (or your admired [...]

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Students from rival schools unite – Bentley & Babson students launch online dress shirt co.

February 25, 2010 Marketplace

Written by: Chris Apuzzo Bentley and Babson working together? It might sound surprising, but this was the case for Bentley senior Danny Wong and business partner Fan Bi. Originally Fan had come up with a business idea about producing customized shirts for an affordable price while taking a class at Babson. Danny started off as [...]

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Bentley’s first dating auction

February 25, 2010 Campus Life

What: Save the Date! Bentley’s first Dating Auction! When: March 4 at 9 p.m. Where: In LaCava EDR Who is hosting: The Panhellenic Counsel, the Sophomore Class Cabinet, the Black United Body, the Interfraternity Council, and the Greek Activities Council. Yes, it’s that big. How much: Just $1 to get in, more to bid on [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Spain

February 25, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Describe a friendship you have made with a local student (from your host country), or someone who is a resident. How has this relationship influenced your experience? How do you communicate, and are there are any language barriers? Have they spoken about any things that surprised them about America’s customs? Written by: Leslie Dias [...]

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