“It’s All Part of the Fun” – On Mopeds and Good Bad Days
Machines break. Some more than others. For those of us who ride mopeds, our machines fall into the “more often than others” category. Although it limits the reliability of mopeds, fixing a broken moped is half the fun of owning one. I should be clear: when I say moped, I’m not talking about those shiny Vespas some folks buy up at Herb Chambers on Brighton Ave –... Read More
Bruins Fans Celebrate
I’m not the biggest sports guy, but even I can appreciate how cool it is that for the first time since 1972, the Bruins are bringing the Stanley Cup home to Boston. So last night I hopped on my moped (conveniently colored black and yellow) and cruised into the city to watch the game, but more-so, to watch the celebrations. This is what I saw: I’m a few months shy of... Read More
On Biking
Sharing the road is not always a harmonious endeavor when it comes to bikes and cars. Lucky for Bostonians, Mayor Menino has been a major advocate for bicycle safety, awareness and participation. In the past three years that I’ve lived in Boston I’ve seen new bike lanes created in areas where they are desperately needed and increased awareness of cyclists on the... Read More
Biking Boston
I was born in Boston and grew up less than an hour away, so by the time I came to BU, I was already pretty familiar with the city. I could easily get from Copley to Government Center, from the North End to Southie, from BU to Emerson, but I could only get from place to place underground. Before I lived in Boston, I relied almost exclusively on the subway to get around, never... Read More
“Girls are so mean to each other.”
That’s what one of my guy friends wrote. Plain and simple. When I read that I wanted to contest it but, instead, I found myself agreeing. What is it that makes girls, young women and full grown women compelled to cut each other to pieces? At BU there is a constant undercurrent of tension between women, why? Fear of differences? Fear of inferiority? Utilization as a defense... Read More
My Pseudo-Family
As I walked into Towers dining hall to grab lunch, I saw a familiar face. There was Lauren Lutz, sitting at one of the tall tables near the entrance. As usual, a tiny corner of the table was reserved for her half eaten plate of food and the rest of the table was covered by textbooks, notebooks, and a laptop. I have trouble concentrating even when I’m not surrounded by a hungry... Read More
Back in Boston
So I am officially back from France and two weeks into my senior year. My semester abroad flew by and I cannot believe I am inches (around 6 months) away from venturing out into real life. Terrifying. Before I (maybe) leave, here is a list of things I still want to do in Boston: Go to a BU hockey game. Any game will do, but I feel like I have to go see one in order to say I was... Read More
Music in the Library (Part 1)
When thinking about the library, one doesn’t really consider the potential for music hidden past the silence and the stacks of books. However, the library is an excellent way to get involved in music in a variety of ways. The music library, located on the second floor of Mugar Library, houses a vast collection of music recordings and books written about them. While many... Read More
Free Hug Fridays
Free Hug Fridays. A completely bizarre and common practice on the BU campus. Every Friday, without fail, a motley group of Hug, Don’t Hate members assemble in front of Marsh Chapel and essentially solicit hugs on the street. They shout, holding and shaking their “Free Hugs!” signs vigorously at passersby, and oftentimes hugging each other. There are many startled... Read More
