Babson’s degree candidates will be wearing green this year, although not the color. In line with Babson’s efforts at promoting environmental sustainability, the cap and gowns this year will be made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. On average, 23 bottles go into making each one. But don’t worry, they aren’t stiff or scratchy; each [...]
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What Is the Value of Your College Experience?
The common consensus is that education is the path to financial success; you hear it in movies and see it in commercials. The message is simple, “stay in school.” The conventional view of college education is that if you go through the process you are less likely to be headed down the wrong path, and [...]
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Press Release: This Friday outside Reynolds from 4pm-7pm, you will notice a lot of activity. This is because the Campus Activities Board, in conjunction with the Green Tower, will be hosting SolFest – a celebration to cap off Earth Week here on campus. Recently, Babson signed a contract with ECS (Energy Climate Solutions,) to help [...]
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As the job market becomes more and more competitive due to the economic slump, securing a job is of utmost concern to every graduating senior. It is no hidden truth that there is stress associated with finding that ‘dream job’. Right through the early years of college, you begin to strategize about how to get [...]
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Ah yes, caught your eye didn’t it, this title? Some of you may already be concerned about this article and its possible message, while others may be intrigued as to which direction this article is headed. For those who don’t know, 420 represents April 20. And what’s so special about this date you ask? Well, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »The Biz-ness: Babson Beaver Named!
Despite the chilly weather, Banana Splittin’ Day, held Thursday April 15, went on without a hitch. With blow up games, an obstacle course, a DJ, the free BBQ, and of course, the ice cream eating contest, the event was a hit for all the students that braved the cold and attended. However, this year was [...]
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In a scene reminiscent of last year’s norovirus outbreak, Babson Public Safety was on guard yesterday (4/17/10) at the main entrance of campus keeping the public out. The reason this time was not a virulent disease, but rather a concert. Amidst the hype that has not been seen on campus in years, the highly anticipated [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Sex. Love. & Dating.
Miss B, I had a single this year, but next year I am moving into a double with one of my friends. We are really close, but I am worried about how awkward it might be when one of us wants to spend time with our boyfriend. Can you give me some advice about sexiling [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Babson’s New Business Honor Society
On the evening of April 9, 2010, ninety-three Babson students were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society serving business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The ceremony marked the arrival of a new force on campus that will affect many Babson students. Jennifer Ericson, the staff [...]
Read the rest of this entry »E-Tower: The way to live
It’s two A.M and I’m in red flannel pajamas, pacing frantically around my room. Agitated. Excited. Bursting with ideas. I need someone to talk to. Unfortunately, at this time of night it isn’t good manners to call up a friend; that is, unless you’re living in the E-Tower. Recognized by INC. Magazine and Entrepreneur.com as [...]
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