By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 personnel and [...]
Posted in Headlines, News | Tagged Andy Zhong, Green Housing, Headlines, News, Res. Life
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 of the [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Capture the Flag, Matt Somma, News
By Staff on March 4, 2010
Written by: Gaelen Austin-LaFrance & Garren Hilow
Poltergeist haunts Miller Hall
A resident of Miller Hall came into the station Monday to report a disturbance that had been happening for the past three months. The student and their roommate have been regularly noticing pounding on their door at various hours of the night. Curiously, when one goes [...]
Posted in News, Police Logs | Tagged Gaelen Austin-LaFrance, Garren Hilow, News, Police Logs
By Staff on March 4, 2010
Written by: Jezerc Begaj
Over 60 percent of the 1,250 students who took a Residence Hall Association (RHA) quiet hours survey answered that they were not satisfied with the current quiet hours policy.
The survey, which was sent out to the Bentley undergraduate student body on February 9, 2010, contained questions that asked students what they thought [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Jezerc Begaj, News, Quiet Hours
By Staff on March 4, 2010
Written by: Kim Sok
In the wake of the tragedy that has unfolded from the devastating Haiti earthquake, members of the Bentley community have come together to initiate a plan of relief, action, and hope: Project Haiti: The Redevelopment.
“Project Haiti is a fundraiser campaign, launched by the students of Bentley University with the mission to raise [...]
Posted in Headlines, News | Tagged Headlines, Kim Sok, News, Project Haiti
By Staff on March 4, 2010
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 received [...]
Posted in Headlines, News | Tagged Brian Lofrumento, Comcast, Headlines, News
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 from a personal [...]
Posted in Headlines, News | Tagged Dan Caponetti, Headlines, News, Technology
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 SGA admitted [...]
Posted in Headlines, News | Tagged Dan Merica, Headlines, Local Schools, News, SGA
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 have [...]
Posted in Headlines, News | Tagged Brian Lofrumento, Headlines, News, Newspapers, SGA
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 to [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Matt Somma, News, Sustainability
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 one) [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Angela Diaco, ASP, Campus Life, Condom Gram, Condoms, News, Valentines
By Staff on February 25, 2010
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 a wonderful date! All [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Auction, Campus Life, Dating, News, Save the Date
By Staff on February 11, 2010
Written by: Sindu Palaniappan
It’s that time of year again! The Women’s Center is hosting their annual presentation of The Vagina Monologues.
Christine Malloy, a sophomore who is on the E-Board for the Women’s Center, is running the show this year and agreed to be interviewed about the performance.
The show is based off of real stories that [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Campus Life, Campus Life Editor, News, Sindu Palaniappan, Vagina Monologues, Women's Center
By Staff on February 11, 2010
Written by: Andrew Hodgson
On February 2, SGA held a student academic forum in the Back Bay. The forum was designed to gather concerns and input from the Bentley student body on a number of academic issues. However, since no students attended the forum, the SGA had to resort to discussing issues presented by its own [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Academics, Andrew Hodgson, News, SGA
By Staff on February 11, 2010
Written by: Gaelen Austin-LaFrance & Garren Hilow
Angry Ex, or miniature tornado? You decide
Two students left their room in Slade Hall Friday night just after 9 p.m. for a night of fun.When they returned at 3 a.m., they found their room had been ravaged.
A smashed dinner plate was the first sign of a vicious rampage that [...]
Posted in News, Police Logs | Tagged Gaelen Austin-LaFrance, Garren Hilow, News, Police Logs
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