I want you to have all the fun you can stand – some of you will enjoy a four-day Halloween fest. Whatever you do, have a plan for this weekend (and every weekend) – here’s my take on a plan to kick it in around the City: Prep Up (the night before): Think about how […]
The real scare. I dare you! Say the words that we dare not speak: “don’t vote.” Why? After all, we don’t care. What’s the point? An organization is trying to influence the defeat of candidates in the upcoming elections with this ad: They ask the good question – why continue to let politicians take you […]
Halloween Week is a very happening time at Boston University! Here is a comprehensive look at all of the Halloween goings-on at the University.
“Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences.” Sylvia Plath We write and today we celebrate the word. Wish I wrote Invisible Man. Ralph Ellison is my favorite. Wish I wrote The Light. Celebrate the word today. Write. Check out the interactive sites in the Link this afternoon. Engage poetry. Read out […]
I come from a family social space where asking questions, talking loud, deep laughing, argument, poking fun, and having a taste of wine keeps someone from asking, “what’s up with you?” Crunked tragedy? Just livin’? Yipes! Smashed brain development, wrecked highway safety, twisted violence, a tipsy social fabric, large-scaled-booze-infused mayhem, wasted youth, blotto scare tactics, […]
Here comes confusion. Last week, without any drum rhythms, funky horns, or angels’ voices the secretary of our defense, Robert Gates lectured college students about the all-volunteer military force. He told them that it was time for us all to step up. That we can no longer leave the defense of our freedom to a […]
Throw your hands in the air if you enjoy going to a huge space, full of folks ready to have a good time, but where you’ve got to sit down, keep quiet, listen , and watch! I didn’t think so. I go to the game because I like the meet up. A good sporting event […]
My tears and smile could not match the tears and smiles of joy for the ages above the San Jose mine. Emerging man helped by engineers, common folk, prayers, and love. Can the emerging man ever go back down the hole? Can you keep the emerging people down below? Progress? We watch people under terrifying […]
How do you get from here to the rest of the world? Duquan “Dukie” Weems, character in The Wire I admire young folk going abroad. I salute those who take time to study within another culture. I am a fan of students who jump into the life of other people to learn about life. I […]
World elder, Nelson Mandela said it best: “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.” Is education in a democratic society the opportunity for your generation to step into greatness? Check out a few links: What Makes a School Great by Amanda Ripley- Time […]