From the daily archives:

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Res. Life moves forward with Green Housing – Lack of applicants alters initial plans

March 4, 2010 Headlines

Written by: Andy Zhong Bentley is introducing a new type of specialty housing. Beginning this year, students had the opportunity to apply for Sustainability Housing in addition to Wellness Housing. According to the Bentley website, “Residents of the Stratton Green House will have the opportunity to research, plan and direct, along with Bentley Facilities Management [...]

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This Column is Not Yet Rated – From soundtrack to acting, Pirate Radio rocks

March 4, 2010 Columns

Written by: David Entin The movie Pirate Radio is a strange minx. It’s a quirky, energetic romp feeding off of its own exhilarating sense of nostalgia. This is a tale of irreverent sentimentality. It’s a fine wine, so appreciation goes to the older, rock-loving spirits. The re-branded, re-edited for the Americas romp Pirate Radio is [...]

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Coming soon: Capture the flag to invade the Bentley campus

March 4, 2010 News

Written by: Matt Somma On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the entire Bentley student body will be pitted against each other to be crowned Capture the Flag Champions of 2010. Students will be going against teams of all classes, genders, and athletic backgrounds to compete for the grand prize: Dunkin Donuts gift cards for every member [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Italy

March 4, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Are there any holidays native to your host country that you have experienced, or are looking forward to experiencing? What are the customs of this holiday? Does school close? Do people take vacations? Written by: Alfred Amasanti Carnavale (also known as Carnaval or Mardi Gras) is one of Italy’s best-known holiday celebrations. The festival [...]

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Bioshock 2: Interesting plot, but not much improvement from original

March 4, 2010 Features

Written by: David Entin Rapture was a leaking, rusted, urban sprawl built in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by the industrialist Andrew Ryan, it was a city of the spirit. Every man earned his share, every man was his own ruler, and every man very rapidly turned on the man next to him. [...]

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Greenberg: An authentic, humorous film

March 4, 2010 Features

Written by: Alanna McGuiggan Looking for some entertainment over Spring Break? Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg, starring Ben Stiller, is the perfect movie to end your vacation week. Opening on March 12, 2010, this film is the story of a middle-aged, single man named Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) who is on a search for true happiness during [...]

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Bring back our channels

March 4, 2010 Editorials

Written by: The Vanguard Editorial Board The Celtics-Cavaliers game last Thursday was perhaps the biggest game of the season for Boston so far this year. Millions of people tuned in to watch the C’s take on LeBron James and the Cavs, while Bentley students scoured the Web to try to find the game online. Why? [...]

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B Well Informed

March 4, 2010 Columns

Written by: The Center for Health and Wellness With Spring Break next week, sunshine is on students’ minds. Question 1: I was in the drugstore the other day and noticed that they now have sun blocks with spf 100. Is this necessary? What should I look for when I buy sunscreen? A sunscreen with SPF [...]

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Horoscopes

March 4, 2010 Columns

Written by: Vanguard Staff Aries (March 21- April 19): Unleash the daredevil within. Find a new hobby or discover a lost civilization. Your options are great but your success depends on how you respond. Taurus (April 20- May 20): Your adventurous attitude may be called on by a friend in need this weekend. Do your [...]

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April’s Advice

March 4, 2010 Columns

Written by: April Gammal Question: Spring Break is rapidly approaching, and I’m trying to figure out what to do. Any ideas? The first thing that comes to mind when many of us think of Spring Break is… PARTY!!! Florida is a popular destination for legions of college students during Spring Break. It is usually a [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Ireland

March 4, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Are there any holidays native to your host country that you have experienced, or are looking forward to experiencing? What are the customs of this holiday? Does school close? Do people take vacations? Written by: Kyle Apanaschik St. Patrick’s Day. People all throughout America celebrate this holiday, and while studying in Dublin this semester, [...]

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Falcons out of NE-10 Tourney in 1st round – Men look to recover offensive spark in time for national tournament

March 4, 2010 Sports

Written by: Phillip St. Pierre Pushing for a third Northeast 10 Title in four years, Bentley Men’s Basketball entered the postseason with a spectacular record of 22-5, sitting at second place in the Northeast 10. Looking to rebound from back to back home losses against Franklin Pierce and Stonehill, the Falcons hosted #7 UMass Lowell [...]

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