Op-Ed
This category contains our opinion and editorial articles.
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 a [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged Columns, David Entin, Op-Ed, Pirate Radio, The Column is Not Yet Rated
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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? Because TNT disappeared [...]
Posted in Editorials, Op-Ed | Tagged Channels, Comcast, Editorial Board, Editorials, Op-Ed
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 takes place [...]
Posted in Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed | Tagged Alfred Amasanti, Italy, Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 100 is not [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged B Well Informed, Columns, Op-Ed, The Center for Health and Wellness
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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, many of [...]
Posted in Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed | Tagged Ireland, Kyle Apanaschik, Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 welcomed break [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged April Gammal, April's Advice, Columns, Op-Ed
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 homework before [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged Columns, Horoscopes, Op-Ed, Vanguard Staff
By Staff on March 4, 2010
Written by: The Senior Year Experience Committee
Since graduation, what have you found to be the most rewarding experience?
The most rewarding experience since graduating would have to be teaching my 6th and 7th graders the periodic table in Science. Besides learning everything there is to know about the periodic table, I tasked my students with knowing [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged Chris Campbell, Columns, Op-Ed, The Senior Year Experience Committee
By Staff on March 4, 2010
Written by: Sucheta Desai
Bentley’s Shuttle Service has always been a hot topic, both for its merits, as well as for its faults.
In the past, some of the most common complaints about the Harvard Square Shuttle were that the shuttle would either arrive early or late, and if it arrived early, it didn’t wait until the [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged Columns, Op-Ed, SGA Speaks, Shuttle Service, Sucheta Desai
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 thus [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged Columns, For Your Entertainment, Matt Weisse, Op-Ed, yurbuds
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 couple [...]
Posted in Editorials, Op-Ed | Tagged Editorial, Editorial Board, Editorials, Housing Deposit, Op-Ed
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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
The great [...]
Posted in Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed | Tagged Leslie Dias, Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed, Spain
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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: Alfred Amasanti
As part [...]
Posted in Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed | Tagged Alfred Amasanti, Italy, Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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: Doug Lajoie
University College [...]
Posted in Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed | Tagged Doug Lajoie, Ireland, Notes from Abroad, Op-Ed
By Staff on February 25, 2010
Written by: Vanguard Staff
Aries (March 21-April 19) It’s not a good day to travel, although you may feel compelled to race off in several directions at the same time. Resist that.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Conditions are rapidly changing, so don’t take anything for granted. Something that looked too good to be true may be.
Gemini (May [...]
Posted in Columns, Op-Ed | Tagged Columns, Horoscopes, Op-Ed
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