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Melody Shekari

GB Core faces radical changes

April 16, 2009 Headlines

Written by: Melody Shekari   The General Business core is changing dramatically and campus has been buzzing about the changes. As almost every student goes through the entire GB core, it’s one of the most shared experiences on campus, and many students have had suggestions on how it could change. These changes are being introduced [...]

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Is gender neutral housing a possibility at Bentley?

April 16, 2009 News

Written by: Melody Shekari Over the last decade, housing options at Bentley have been expanding adding with specialty housing such as Wellness Housing for those interested in a more healthy living environment and the new Global Living Center for globally-minded students, along with the construction of Copley & Fenway Suites and North Campus Apartments, Housing [...]

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The R.A.D. experience concludes with reflection and simulation

April 2, 2009 Campus Life

Written by: Melody Shekari The final class before the simulation was spent on a few last techniques and a review of everything we had learned in the previous weeks. The last techniques we learned included defending ourselves if we are thrown to the ground or grabbed from behind.

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The college student balance between drinking and studying

March 27, 2009 News

Written by: Melody Shekari Throughout our culture, it’s assumed that college is now all about drinking, but is it really? Campus can feel like that on a Friday or Saturday night, but the hours that Bentley students spend in the library on weeknights and Sundays suggest otherwise.

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The R.A.D. Experience, physical moves and defensive measures

March 20, 2009 Campus Life

Written by: Melody Shekari As the R.A.D. class has progressed, my fellow students and I have been learning more specific strategies and defensive measures. Practicing physical moves has been the focus, including how to defend yourself while being choked as well as how and where to kick and hit effectively. Although the physical moves are [...]

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A solution to the search for a “safe ride” home

March 5, 2009 Campus Life

Written by: Melody Shekari It’s the end of a Saturday night- you’re out of money, it’s late, and you just want a safe, easy way to get back on campus. What should you do?

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Bentley in ONE Campus Challenge

February 19, 2009 Headlines

Written by: Melody Shekari Bentley has been a part of the ONE Campus Challenge this year, earning points by raising awareness of the ONE campaign. On February 6, the Power 100 weekend summit, hosted by the ONE Campaign, was held at George Washington University in Washington D.C. Gery Botchoukova, founder of Bentley’s ONE chapter, led [...]

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Inside a R.A.D. class: effective strategies for self-defense

February 19, 2009 Headlines

Written by: Melody Shekari After researching the R.A.D. program, I was eager to see what the class actually entailed. I also wanted to know why others take the class. 

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Women find line of defense at police’s annual R.A.D. classes

February 12, 2009 Headlines

Written by: Melody Shekari You may have noticed the R.A.D emails and fliers around campus, but have you considered taking the class? R.A.D. stands for the Rape Aggression Defense System, a national program for self defense education. According to the program’s website, “over 250,000 women have attended R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense Program.”

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Why would you change about the library? Administration responds to blog

January 29, 2009 News

Written by: Melody Shekari Last semester, the library hosted the “14 Days to Have Your Say!” Blog from October 21st to November 3rd. The blog was an open forum for members of the Bentley community to voice their likes and dislikes about the library. This new “event” was very successful, and Philip Knutel, Director of [...]

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