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Brian Lofrumento

RHA looks for improved cable offerings

December 2, 2010 Campus Life

Students not happy with current service Written by: Brian Lofrumento As part of their continuing goal of improving campus life for all students, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) recently conducted a survey to gain feedback on Bentley’s current cable setup. Students were unhappy last year when Comcast took away premium cable services on campus due [...]

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Bentley wins Fed Challenge

November 18, 2010 Headlines

Team overcomes perennial winner Harvard and other “new Ivys” on way to first place Written By: Brian Lofrumento Bentley University’s Fed Challenge team took home the top regional honors as they won the prestigious regional tournament based at the Federal Reserve in Boston on November 15. The team is composed of eight Bentley students, made [...]

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Student Center gets a makeover

November 4, 2010 Headlines

New furniture and printers adorn second floor and Bubble Written By: Brian Lofrumento Bentley is always hailed for its state-of-the-art facilities, and students have been delighted to see the new furniture and improvements around the Student Center. Last week, the Student Center got a makeover with all new furniture, and already the feedback has been [...]

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Senior Class Cabinet prepares for Bahamas

October 7, 2010 Headlines

Service project for trip selected, fees are finalized and activities coming together Written by: Brian Lofrumento This year’s Senior Class Cabinet is already ramping up for the major May trip to the Bahamas for Commencement Week, and while the weather is only getting colder, it’s not too early to start thinking of that Bahamas sun. [...]

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Kappa Sigma Fraternity recognized on national stage

September 30, 2010 News

Kappa Sigma Fraternity recognized on national stage Written By: Brian Lofrumento Bentley students involved with the unrecognized Kappa Sigma Fraternity have once again been given recognition on a national level after picking up the Founders Award of Chapter Excellence (F.A.C.E.). The Pi-Kappa chapter of the fraternity, based here in Waltham, is made up of over [...]

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Dining Services has a new captain

September 23, 2010 Campus Life

Sodexo hires a new General Manager for the Bentley operation Written by: Brian Lofrumento Food on campus is set to take a new direction ever since Jason LaPrade assumed the role of Resident District Manager for Sodexo on campus. One key component of every student’s college experience is the food, and LaPrade’s influence will certainly [...]

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Comcast continues to deprive campus of cable options

September 23, 2010 Campus Life

Written by: Brian Lofrumento While Bentley enjoyed many positive changes over the summer months, one issue that has left students unhappy is the continuing problem with Comcast cable on campus. Last school year saw Comcast’s premium services and high-definition coverage disappear from televisions across campus, and as fall approaches students will have to prepare for [...]

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Bentley hikes tuition by 3.5%

April 22, 2010 Headlines

Students left aggravated by situation Written by: Brian Lofrumento Last week Bentley students received an e-mail from Kathleen Yorkis, Vice President of Student Affairs, with a copy of a letter sent to all families in March. The letter announced that Bentley’s tuition is increasing once again, this time by 3.5 percent. The rise brings Bentley’s [...]

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Christine Polumbo takes over as Director of New Student Orientation

March 28, 2010 News

Written by: Brian Lofrumento A key component of any college experience is orientation, and Bentley University’s own new student orientation program has recently undergone some changes. The biggest change of all is that there is a new Director of New Student Orientation as Christine Palumbo has taken the reins of the program. Palumbo is no [...]

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Bentley vaults from 33 to 21 – School breaks into top 25 BusinessWeek undergraduate rankings despite recession

March 18, 2010 Headlines

Written by: Brian Lofrumento “It is always so exciting to be recognized in the rankings for who we are, what we do, how and what we teach our students, and how impressive our students and graduates are, and I couldn’t be more thrilled!” said President Gloria Cordes Larson about Bentley University’s improved standing among undergraduate [...]

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Irritating white box and loss of TV channels top list of Comcast issues

March 4, 2010 Headlines

Written by: Brian Lofrumento Students around campus dedicating their leisure time to watching television were greeted with an unwelcomed message in a white box just two weeks ago. Comcast is changing their broadcasting system for all cable subscribers, and as a result, our television lineup here on campus has changed – but only briefly. Students [...]

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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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