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Author: Josh Mellits

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Senior Bucketlist: Skywalk Observatory

April 4, 2011April 4, 2011 - by Josh Mellits - Leave a Comment

This is the sixth in a weekly series with BU Now that highlights Seniors’ sage advice on absolute must-dos in Boston. Looking for the ultimate list of things to experience …

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‘U.N. Me’: Happy Together?

February 24, 2011February 24, 2011 - by Josh Mellits - Leave a Comment

The United Nations is a complex, international authoritative body that director Ami Horowitz’s view summarizes in five words: “Great idea, piss-poor execution.” Horowitz’s documentary, U.N. Me elaborates this motto in …

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Sunday’s Other Football Game

February 7, 2011February 7, 2011 - by Josh Mellits - Leave a Comment

Before the highly anticipated matchup on Sunday, about 100 enthusiastic fans packed the Phoenix Landing Pub in Cambridge, as two storied franchises met on the football field. But these supporters …

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Egypt and Soccer: The “Ultra” Revolution?

February 2, 2011February 2, 2011 - by Josh Mellits - 1 Comment

Tens of thousands of Egyptians gather in a concentrated area, marching together and shouting in support of their faction. Authorities attempt to subdue the throbbing crowds, but they are prepared …

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Barack’s Locks: Does Gray Matter?

January 27, 2011January 27, 2011 - by Josh Mellits - 1 Comment

President Barack Obama had a busy week. He received Chinese President Hu Jintao for a state dinner at the White House, the first by a communist Chinese head of state, …

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Mizrahi Food Night

November 19, 2010November 19, 2010 - by Josh Mellits - 1 Comment

Students traveled to the Middle East at Boston University’s Hillel House for Mizrahi Food Night. About 200 students visited the Hillel dining hall on Wednesday evening, sitting on rugs and …

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INSIDE: The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA) Event

October 14, 2010October 14, 2010 - by Josh Mellits - 2 Comments.

Rather than sleep in during Columbus Day weekend, about two hundred students attended an international conference hosted by Boston University on media coverage of the Middle East. 800 people gathered …

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NFL Run Down, or Should I Say Throw Down?

September 16, 2010September 16, 2010 - by Josh Mellits - Leave a Comment

When it comes to NFL coverage, the first half of the week is set – Sports Illustrated’s Peter King writes Monday Morning Quarterback and Gregg Easterbrook at ESPN writes Tuesday …

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Thanksgiving Football: Lions, Cowboys and Giants, Oh My!

November 25, 2009November 25, 2009 - by Josh Mellits - Leave a Comment

It’s as American as apple pie, voting for celebrity dancers and engaging in protracted overseas conflicts: watching football on Thanksgiving! As tradition dictates on every last Thursday in November, Americans …

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Sox Fans’ Guide to Enjoying the World Series

October 28, 2009October 28, 2009 - by Josh Mellits - 1 Comment

Sure, the Patriots are in first place, the Bruins are above .500 for the first time this year, and the Celtics won their season opener against Cleveland. But the World …

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Discover This, Columbus: Sports Weekend 10/9-10/12

October 9, 2009October 9, 2009 - by Josh Mellits - Leave a Comment

It’s Columbus Day on Monday, which means it’s a three-day weekend and you’ve got plans to party, study, work, or claim land for Spain. Among your busy schedules over the …

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