by The Quad | March 4, 2010
(+3)This morning, the Quad received a tip about a banner drop on BU campus from a group identifying themselves as the “Committee for the March 4th Day of Action.” Today is the Day of Action to Defend Public Education, a movement which, according to the Huffington Post, “originated in California last fall in response to [...](read more...)
by Leia Poritz | March 4, 2010 (+3)As we finish up our midterms and papers, we all have one thing on our minds: spring break is almost here! I think I can speak for a lot of people when I say I need a break. Next week I will be in Israel on Alternative Spring Break, doing community service projects in the [...](read more...)
by Heather Vandenengel | March 3, 2010 (+3)After three years of walking hundreds of miles in and around Boston, “America’s Walking City”, you begin to develop a style and pace of walking. And like driving, every person has his own style, so here is a guide of who you need to avoid the next time you’re headed down Comm Ave. The Speed Walkers Probably [...](read more...)
by Rachel Stine | March 2, 2010
(0)BU’s largest Haitian relief event, “Boston Stands with Haiti,” not only brought in the big bucks for Haiti’s recovery efforts but also ended with a bang thanks to The Official “Boston Stands with Haiti” Benefit After Party. After Haiti’s devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010, a variety of BU offices and organizations has sponsored numerous efforts, [...](read more...)
by Lyssa Goldberg | March 2, 2010 (+5)Not to sound cliché, but from what I’ve heard of the overall college experience, it is supposed to be a time for us young adults to step out of the narrow mind of high school and step into a world of discovery and exploration. It’s said to be a place where students can ditch the [...](read more...)
by Jennifer Brown | February 28, 2010 (No Ratings Yet)Some memories of the fun-filled evening that took place at the Westin Hotel in Copley Place last night. BU’s Back Bay Ball from BU QUAD on Vimeo. (read more...)
by Evan Caughey | February 27, 2010 (+1)Feminists, anarchists, vegans, vegetarians, anti-biological warfare advocates, Planned Parenthood advocates, GLBTQ activists, students for a sensible drug policy, sustainability proponents, democrats, pro-choicers… you name the group, and they are here at Boston University, as inconspicuous as they may be. Boston University is in fact filled with radical advocacy groups united by their common goal to [...](read more...)
by Jennifer Brown | February 27, 2010 (+1)Since the earthquake in Haiti, there has been an incredible outpour of support from various organizations and events in Boston. It’s pretty amazing how, when push comes to shove, people really do care about things that matter (and do not actually care about things like Tiger Woods’ infidelity). It’s great to see what Boston is [...](read more...)
by Leia Poritz | February 26, 2010 (+2)As this rainy and snowy weather mix is scheduled to continue for the next three days, I have come up with a list of ten indoor things to do around campus. 1) Go bowling at Boston Bowl or Kings (just be careful…certain hours are 21+). There are also billards at both of these places. 2) Play some [...](read more...)
by Heather Vandenengel | February 26, 2010 (+3)“What will inspire us to change the world? To create new strategies for change? To join in? Will it be a blog post? A song? An essay? A tweet? A status update? What will we stand up- or sit down- and blog for?” This lofty question was posed by Dean Elmore to about 30 student bloggers at [...](read more...)
