BU Professor Traces Life of Notorious Boston Mobster
An interview with Boston University’s Professor Dick Lehr about recent biography of James J. “Whitey” Bulger, a mob boss especially infamous in Boston for his shaping of the South End.
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!mpact BU Meeting Discusses Tuition Hikes
This past Wednesday, the student-run group !mpact, whose goal is to end BU tuition hikes, gathered members of the Boston University community together to address a pertinent issue: “Is BU …
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Apartment Hunting in the Big Apple? Here’s a Helpful Bite
Attention, seniors—this post is for you! With graduation approaching as the end of the semester nears, the realization that life is about to get really, well…real should be setting in. …
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Review: ‘ETTY’ Brings Realities of Holocaust to BU
“Your first word of all was light,/and time began. Then for long you were silent./Your second word was man, and fear began,/which grips us still./Are you about to speak again?/I …
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QAC Sponsors Sexual Assault Awareness Panel
This past Tuesday a discussion panel was held in BU’s Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism which addressed issues regarding sexual violence within the queer community. The event was organized …
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Making Friends in High Places: Resources at the CCD
For the Center for Career Development, exploring how friends and acquaintances manage their social lives never seemed to be a highlight. But “Face-To-Face Networking,” a workshop generally offered weekly, is …
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Recipe Of The Week: Skinny Thin Mints
For those of us who missed the Girl Scout Cookie season, it’s not going to be a problem anymore… at least not for those who are obsessed with Thin Mints. …
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Turning the Spotlight on Environmental Leaders
Mayor Menino wants to reduce Boston’s greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020, but he can’t do it on his own. On April 25, the same day Mayor Menino will officially …
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Matthew Nisbet on the Strategies of Superstar Journalists
Becoming a successful journalist is no longer about simply having good writing and reporting skills. As the industry changes, print newspapers die out, and the world goes digital, aspiring journalists …
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Invisible Wounds: Mental Health and Stigma in the College Community
College is an intensified environment where students are at high risk of mental illness and emotional distress. Fortunately, many universities are taking steps to adjust to the changing needs of students, to make sure that they leave school in one piece and are ready for the challenges ahead.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refashion: Tips for “Upcycling”
Everyone loves new clothes, but it usually comes at a cost. While the cost usually is monetary, it can also be environmental. On Wednesday evening, Taylor McVay, a local clothing maker and …
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If You’re Not Already On LinkedIn, You Should Be
When it started in 2003, the social network LinkedIn was a resource for middle-aged professionals networking for employment opportunities. Ten years later, LinkedIn has over 200 million users and …
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