Posts by: dos

Passion for the People

Hey BU! So, how exactly does a school of over 4,500 students form a community? Passion. Our own Dean of Students, Dean Elmore, most prominently embodies this passion. Not only is his eagerness to connect with students, faculty and staff beyond commendable, it is genuine. This honest ambition to connect with students and create community […]

Still haven’t figured out how to spend your precious spare time?

Hi BU! It’s so awesome to see so many people back on campus – we’d been kind of lonely all summer. Hope everyone is settling in – I myself have not slept through my alarm once so far this semester! (Not to jinx it or anything…) If you’re a freshman, you’ve probably been to Splash! […]

A Taste of the VMA’s at BU

Hey there, Terriers! Miss me? I know you did. But no worries because I’m back in the office and full of knowledge you’re all dying to know about. First, the new website IS COMING. We apologize for the delay, but check our twitter for the latest updates as we launch the new face of FYI. […]

Book it?

So, as the lazy, hazy days of August hit that almost-school stretch, I’ve been grabbing every moment of down time I possibly can – and for me, that means reading. With the weather being as nice as it is, I’ve been doing most of my page-turning outside. Here are my top three favorite spots around […]

Playtime

Hey there, Terriers! All you BU veterans are probably aware of the wide variety of sports we have on campus, but our campus newbies are in need of some enlightenment. Varsity sports are awesome to watch and support, but what about playing? Let’s admit it–not everyone here is a D1 all-star, but everyone deserves a […]

BU: A Foodie’s Dream

Hey BU! Even though we all know and love BU Dining Services, there are times when you’ve had one Panda bowl too many. If you are willing to spend a little money out of your own pocket, here are my recommendations for the best noms around BU. Angora Cafe – Best froyo. Best mix-ins available […]

Summer movies!

So, as of this week, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 has surpassed The Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King to become the 3rd highest grossing movie OF ALL TIME. (Fingers crossed that it beats Avatar – I can’t stand James Cameron – but I digress.) What summer movies […]

Heaven on Wheels

Hey there, Terriers! So if you didn’t know, Boston is being graced with the presence of one of the most glorious vehicles in existence: the Ben and Jerry’s Truck. What is this indulgent automobile? A colorful van chock full of free Ben and Jerry’s treats. It’s not too much and it’s not too little, and […]

Textbooks (Ugh, I know)

Hey BU! To make everyone’s lives easier, I have created the best and most useful list of all time. A guide of how not to spend all of those pretty pennies you spent time lifeguarding for on textbooks. Voila! At this point in the game, there are options for every person and their lifestyle, and […]

Breaking News. Breaking Ground.

Happy Thursday, Terriers! I know we here at FYI are wicked excited about the launch of our new site, but that’s not the only cool and secret information we have up our sleeves. At the Dean of Students office we often get wind of big events, news and changes going on around campus, and today […]