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[16 Nov 2009 | 2 Comments | 147 views]
$2 Bob Reveals All

Have you ever wondered who $2 Bob is or what provokes him to frequent the local bars? Have you ever wondered if he’s married or where he gets all of his $2 bills? These questions and more are answered in this interview with $2 Bob like you’ve never seen him before.

BU Art News, Featured, Media, Opinion »

[8 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 100 views]
Recession Gives New Meaning to “Starving Artists”

Recession Gives New Meaning to “Starving Artists” is a story about the recession and how artists are discovering new ways to stay afloat during the dire state of the economy. Find out what they are doing to keep their art in the public view and out of their closets.

BU Now, Headline, Opinion »

[8 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 152 views]
What Are We Paying For…Attendance?

Everybody knows the feeling… It’s Friday morning around 9:00 a.m. and you just had a long week, doing school work, or maybe studying for a test. You really don’t want to go to class, a gen-ed that you are taking just to fulfill a requirement, but you have to, otherwise you will get points taken off because attendance. So you decide not to go, why should you?

BU Now, Entertainment, Opinion, Sports »

[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 73 views]
Battle of the Media, not the bats

The New York Post had a cropped picture of Shane Victorino, the Philadelphia Phillies center fielder, in a cheerleader’s mini shirt. Now does this have anything to do with the World Series? The media surrounding this particular series of games has been unpredictable and has been taken way too far.

BU Now, Opinion »

[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 112 views]
Top Ten Halloween Costumes of 2009

Halloween easily ranks number one among college students favorite holiday and it is easy to tell why. This is a time when we can still act like little kids, we get to dress up and be whatever we want. I saw the typical baseball players, football players, and referees, but I see those every year. This list will give you a look at the top ten best costumes of the night.

BU Life, Opinion, Sports »

[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 112 views]

With Game 3 of the World Series falling on the same night as Halloween, Joe Arleth hopes that his influence as Commissioner of High Education will help force the necessary change. Halloween must be rescheduled till November 6th. This is no trick.

BU Now, Diversity, Opinion »

[5 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 102 views]

Traveling around to six countries in three weeks could prove to be a difficult task, but in my case it was nothing but an experience of a lifetime. First stop in Germany, then onto Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, France, and finally England. The Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, Royal Crowned Jewels, Anne Frank House & the Peace Palace were just a few of the main stops we took along the way.

BU Now, Book Reviews, Opinion »

[24 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 143 views]

Demian is a story about a different kind whose intellect is brighter and whose vision is uncanny…an intriguing novel by Herman Hesse.

BU Now, Opinion »

[21 Sep 2009 | One Comment | 277 views]

Over the years recreational drug use in America has been frowned upon by many outfits and constituents of people, but marijuana holds a strong following of people and those followers could boost this Nations economy and quality of life greatly.

BU Now, Opinion »

[21 Sep 2009 | 2 Comments | 1,520 views]
What was Lady Gaga Thinking?!

Most Celebs that attend the VMA’s have about 2 outfit changes, but of course, Gaga had to top that and have a whopping 6 outfit changes! Here I will give you the play by play of Lady Gaga’s outfits.

BU Now, Featured, Opinion »

[21 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 119 views]
You’ve Never Seen Such A Cool Penguin

Take a look at this backpack wearing, grocery shopping, one of a kind, pet penguin.

Opinion, Sports »

[20 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 135 views]

Joe returns with his rules for a more enjoyable fantasy football experience. So before fantasy sports “jump the shark”, I am going to share with you a list of he biggest threats to our beloved game and a few guidelines on how to save it.

BU Life, BU News, BU Now, Community Events, Opinion »

[16 Sep 2009 | One Comment | 169 views]
Senior Class President Candidate – Luis Medina

Luis Medina, a candidate for senior class president, would like to share a few words with the students of Bloomsburg University. This does not reflect the opinion of BU Now.

Featured, Opinion, Sports »

[13 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 146 views]
Can the Phillies “Close” the deal on another World Series Title in ’09?

If the Major League Baseball playoffs were to start today, those vying for the World Series would be the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angles, and the Boston Red Sox in the American League and the Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Colorado Rockies in the National League. What do most of those teams have in common?

BU Life, BU Now, Featured, Opinion »

[27 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 296 views]
What’s Your Story?

If a random stranger were to approach you while you’re sitting having coffee, and asked you “So what’s your story?” Would you be able to answer?