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Happy Monday! Today on East to West we cover MBTA service changes, the Manray nightclub opening and more.
Click here to stream this episode of “East to West'' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the streaming platform of your choice.
FEATURING: Payton Renegar, Nellie Maloney, Jitping Lee, Krishna Sreenivasan
WRITTEN BY: Payton Renegar, Nellie Maloney, Jitping Lee, Krishna Sreenivasan
EDITED BY: Payton Renegar
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Caterina Tomassini, Anna Rubenstein, Matthew Eadie, and Sarah Cai
MUSIC:
“Funk Is” by Alexey Anisimov/ via Adobe Stock Asset ID: #564750668
Link: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=564750668
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2023. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Today on East to West we cover the to-go container fee in the George Sherman Union, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s first “State of the City” address and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West'' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the streaming platform of your choice.
FEATURING: Payton Renegar, Jit Ping Lee, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Payton Renegar, Nellie Maloney, and Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Taylor Hawthorne
**BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Matthew Eadie, Jennifer Small and Cassandra Dumay
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod**
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired on Jan. 30, 2023. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Last full week of classes! Today on East to West we cover a letter to rename Myles Standish Hall, student commentary on study period, city council petition to lower voting age, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Arisha Kasam
WRITTEN BY: Arisha Kasam, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Charlotte Lawrence, Sangmin Song, Julia Goujiamanis,
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Dec. 5 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Almost Thanksgiving break! Today on East to West we cover Commonwealth Avenue Starbucks strike, nightcap scrunchies in GSU vending machine, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Sophie Jin, Jit Ping Lee, Lindsay Shachnow
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Casey Choung, Braedon Blumfield, Amisha Kumar
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Nov. 21 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
It’s finally cold in Boston! Today on East to West we cover TAs facing payment difficulties,a CGSA launch party,a new economic development bill, and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Arisha Kasam, Lindsay Shachnow
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Arisha Kasam, Lindsay Shachnow, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Julia Goujiamanis, Sheik Floradewan, Sara Creato, Taylor Brokesh, and Emilia Wiesnewski
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Making it through the midterms! Today on East to West we cover Massachusetts midterms, BU Graduate Student Workers Union rejecting voluntary recognition offer, student link update and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney,
WRITTEN BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Krishna Sreenivasan, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Charlotte Lawrence, Vikrant Sabharwal, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Scott
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Nov. 14 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy Election week! Today on East to West we cover the Recent Election, new BU Renovation Plans, the Downtown Revitalization Project, and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson,
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Kwot Anwey, Anna Vidergar, Macie Parker
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Daylight Savings! Today on East to West we cover Boston’s initiative to reduce drug abuse at Mass and Cass, TedxBU, updated precinct map for Boston, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Sophie Jin, Lindsay Shacknow
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sara Creato, Xiaoya Shao, Emilia Wisniewski, Julia Goujiamanis
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Nov. 7 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy November! Today on East to West we cover Kamala Harris visiting Boston, a new residential development in Allston, and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Lindsay Shachnow
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson, Lindsay Shachnow
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Matthew Eadie, Ava Gordon, Teresa Jia
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Halloween! Today on East to West we cover a BU union rally last Thursday, BU StuGov looking to recruit new CFA senator, a recent Boston city council meeting and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sydney Topf, Vikrant Sabharwal, Jennifer Small, Anna Rubenstein
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Oct. 31 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy midterms season! Today on East to West we cover the search for an advisory committee, theater students' class difficulty completing hub credits, and the first televised governor's debate. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West'' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the streaming platform of your choice.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Sophie Jin, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sydney Topf, Matthew Eadie, Daily Free Press staff
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Treat yourself! Happy National Dessert Day! Today on East to West we cover student protests at engineering career fair, Sargent Dean’s retirement, Boston women’s march, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Lindsay Lindsay Shachnow
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Lindsay Shachnow
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emma Hagert, Braedon Blumfield, Julia Goujiamanis, Taylor Hawthorne
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Oct. 14 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy Indigenous People’s day! Today on East to West we cover Mahsa Amini’s Marsh Chapel vigil, restocking of the GSU’s emergency contraceptive machine, arrest made in Northeastern bombing, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissaur, Tatum Hennessy, Ella Nigro and Emilia Wisniewski
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Oct 10 , 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
First episode of October! Today on East to West we cover BU’s school of medicine being renamed, Boston Children’s Hospital bomb threat under investigation, Charles River Watershed Association receives grant to combat flooding, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Sophie Jin, Lindsay Shacknow, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Lincoln Son Currie, Amisha Kumar, Macie Parker, Bailey Scott
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Oct. 3, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy Hocus Pocus 2 Release Day! Today on East to West we cover the evacuation of the Rafik B. Hariri building,the return of the Overnight Host Program, a die-in at Government Center, and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson, Lindsay Schachnow
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Taylor Brokesh, Annika Chaves, Ava Gordon, Macie Parker, Julia Goujiamanis
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The longest strike in Starbucks’s history has come to an end! Today on East to West we cover a stabbing at the College of Fine Arts, students' thoughts on longer FitRec wait times, the historic Starbucks’s strike and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Caterina Tomassini, Jennifer Small, Fiona Broadie
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy first day of fall! Today on East to West we cover a fire in Allston which left close to $3 million in damages, a campus-wide power outage,Martha's Vineyard migrant crisis and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Rani Thompson,
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Jit Ping Lee, Lindsay Shachnow,
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ruihan Yang, Talia Lissauer, Jit Ping Lee, Matthew Eadie, Emilia Wisniewski
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
ARRGGG, matey! Happy International Talk like a pirate day! Today on East to West we cover Starbucks demanding union strikers to move off property, a $500,000 increase in funding for BU student organizations, further investigation into the Northeastern package explosion and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Rani Thompson, Lindsay Shachnow
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Lindsay Shachnow, Sophie Jin, Rani Thompson
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Fiona Broadie, Sydney Kodama, Talia Lissauer and Leila El Alam
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome to season 8! Today on East to West we cover President Brown’s resignation, Brookline Starbucks’s strike, Kamala Harris’s visit with union leaders, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West'' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the streaming platform of your choice.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Sophie Jin
WRITTEN BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Nellie Maloney, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Lindsay Shachnow
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Claire Law, Jeromy Russ, Talia Lissaur
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
ink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Season finale! Today on East to West we cover $106 million to be invested in housing crisis, President Brown interview, gubernatorial candidates discuss climate change, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Tompson, Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ruihan Yang, Jesus Marrero Suarez, Bella Ramirez
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired May 2, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Countdown to the last day of classes! Today on East to West we cover butv10’s ‘the wire’ addressing Cavelieri allegations, student walk-out on conservative speaker, senate passes climate bill, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Bailey Salimes, Jit Ping Lee, Sophie Jin, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jean Paul Azzopardi, Talia Lissauer, Bella Ramirez, Seamus Webster
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired April 25, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
4 day week! Today on East to West we cover sexual assault accusations against Christopher Cavalieri, BU recording the highest number of COVID-19 cases since January, the MBTA and Logan Airport lifting the mask mandate and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Walker Armstrong, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Hailey Pitcher, Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired April 22, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Spring is coming to Boston! Today on East to West we cover study abroad students in Dublin report green water, Fight to BU wins StuGov elections, a bill to regulate e-bikes introduced to MA State House, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Kajsa Kedefors
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes, Sophie Jin, Kajsa Kedefors
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Anna Videgar, Casey Choung, Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired April 11, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy April! Today on East to West we cover a recent climate strike in Boston, the Halal Guys at the GSU, Mayor Michelle WU announces a new LGBTQ+ advancement office, and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Bailey Salimes, Rani Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Taylor Hawthorne, Rani Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Kajsa Kedefors
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Bella Ramirez, Tian Liao, Seamus Webster, Casey Choung, Jennifer Small
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired April 4, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy April Fool’s, everything here is still real! Today on East to West we cover the increase in BU housing prices, the rejection of renaming Myles Standish Hall, and Boston Conservation Corps updates.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Artemis Huang, Fiona Broadie, Sydney Topf, Ava Berger, Emilia Wisniewski
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Apr. 1, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Last episode of March! Today on East to West we cover the house passing a bill to ban race-based hair discrimination, masks and COVID-19 testing no longer required after finals week, the Green Line extension project and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Bailey Salimes, Rani Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Bailey Salimes, Rani Thompson, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Bella Ramirez, Fiona Broadie, Yoko Zhu, Ruhika Ponda
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Mar. 28, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
April showers came early! Today on East to West, we cover the “Free Palestine” banner draped off the CAS roof, StuGov discussing plans for sexual assault on campus, investigation into East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and more!
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson and Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez, Anna Vidergar, Emilia Wisniewski, Yiling Qiu
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Mar. 25, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Spring is coming! Today on East to West we cover the rise in gas prices, BU remembers John Paul Riquelme, daylight savings becoming permanent, and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the streaming platform of your choice.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Bailey Salimes, Rani Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Sophie Jin, Bailey Salimes, Rani Thompson
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Casey Choung, Cassandra Dumay, Talia Lissauer, Bella Ramirez
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Spring break! Today on East to West, we cover members of the BU community standing with Ukraine, BU’s updated mask mandate, and more.
FEATURING: Jit Ping Lee
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emilia Wisniewski Tanisha Bhat and Talia Lissauer Bella Ramirez
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Mar. 4, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Last day of February! Today on East to West we cover the Shiney James investigation, BU's fiscal year, Michelle Wu lifting proof of vaccination policy and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East to West” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your streaming platform of your choice.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Rani Thompson, Bailey Salimes
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Rani Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ruihan Yang, Emilia Wisniewski, Tanisha Bhat, Seamus Webster, Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover the first emergency contraceptive vending machine in the GSU , BU pep band performing at Beanpot, and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Jit Ping Lee EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Ruihan Yang, Ruhika Ponda
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Feb. 25, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Three day weekend! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s updated Covid-19 policy, the protest outside of WBUR, and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Vernonica Thompson and Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Tian Liao, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Walker Armstrong
MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s positivity rate dropping below one percent, students’ concerns over cleanliness of residential bathrooms, the Boston Winter Express and more.
FEATURING:
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Fiona Broadie, Tanisha Bhat, Walker Armstrong, Bella Ramirez, Yoko Zhu
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Feb. 14, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy First Friday of February! Today on East to West, we cover how the Massachusetts Restaurant Association is petitioning the Mayor’s office to end indoor vaccine mandate, BU’s new 15-day sick leave policy for doctoral students, and the new executive director for newly formed Office for Black Male Advancement and more.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Rani Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Walker Armstrong, Anna Vidergar, Leila El Alam, Olga Benacerraf, Tanisha Bhat
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
First Monday of February! Today on East to West, we cover essential workers during the blizzard, implementation of unobserved testing, the Supreme Court’s affirmative action case and more.
FEATURING:
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes,
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Fiona Broadie, Kerry O’Gara Donovan, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Lauren Rowlands, Jit Ping Lee, Cici Yu
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We survived the blizzard! Today on East to West, we cover student complaints with Disability Access Services, student concerns over dining hall hygiene, the extension of the Boston city employees vaccine mandate and more.FEATURING:
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lauren Rowlands, Sangmin Song, Talia Lissauer, Casey Choung, Bella Ramirez
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Jan. 31, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
The Fenway Campus is open! Today on East to West we cover a walk-out in protest of new COVID-19 policies, changing fare prices to improve equity across Boston, and the reopening of the new Fenway Campus in response to over enrollment**.
FEATURING: Taylor Hawthorne,**
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Tara Dave, Tian Liao
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
First episode of the semester! Today on East to West, we cover the new testing and isolation requirements, students calling for more gender inclusive bathrooms on campus, and governor Charlie Baker’s announcement of not running for reelection.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Jit Ping Lee
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Tanisha Bhat, Sangmin Song, Zoe Tseng, Taylor Brokesh, Bella Ramirez
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Last episode of the semester! Today on East to West, we cover a BU event on using data science for racial equity, the jewelry brand Tchidite, and the 80th annual Boston Holiday Tree Lighting.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Jit Ping Lee
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Jit Ping Lee, Cici Yu, Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Veronica Thompson
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Sean Young, Talia Lissauer
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We cover student concerns with BUPD, student frustrations with SHS, the MBTA fare-free program and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emilia Wisniewski, Bella Ramirez, Cici Yu, Tanisha Bhat
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Enjoy the break! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s Thanksgiving Break COVID-19 guidelines, a Wheelock seminar on different generational teaching styles, MFA workers striking and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Taylor Hawthorne
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jessie O’Leary, Carly Breland, Seamus Webster, Bella Ramirez
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This month’s print edition is out now — pick up a copy today! Today on East to West, we cover Michelle Wu’s mayoral induction, BU full-time lecturers demand better working conditions, the MBTA opening two new green line stations and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Sophie Jin
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Emilia Wisniewski, Phoebe Chen, Jit Ping Lee, Zoe Tseng
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The COVID-19 pediatric vaccine is now available! Today on East to West, we cover the Massachusetts ACLU’s lawsuit against the City of Boston for the management of Mass/Cass, BU student organizations’s response to period poverty, the Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Nellie Maloney, Cici Yu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Bella Ramirez, Lindsay Shachnow, Ava Berger, Annalise Freimarck
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover BU Orientation student employees’ reports of being overworked and underpaid, StuGov’s upcoming initiatives and updates from BIG, State government employees being out of work for COVID-19 non compliance and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Mia Parker
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cameron Morsberger, Colbi Edmonds, Anna Vidergar, Taylor Brokesh, and Samuele Petruccelli
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It’s registration season! Today on East to West, we cover students with dietary restrictions commenting on BU dining options, students commenting on President Biden’s first year, WBUR Cityspace hosting a panel to honor NPR’s founding women and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Phil London, Sangmin Song, Viktoria Popovska, Stella Tannenbaum
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Nov. 8, 2021. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Today on East to West, we remember Boston University Academy teacher Jennifer Formichelli and cover reactions to Michelle Wu’s election as mayor as well as decisions from this week’s StuGov meeting.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Taylor Hawthorne
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Taylor Hawthorne
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Isabella Abraham, Tanisha Bhat, Anna Vidergar, Cici Yu, Phil London
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Nov. 5, 2021. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
Happy Election Day! Today on East to West, we cover Halloween festivities around campus, the kickstart of BU’s poetry reading series, BU StuGov and BIG hosting the Boston mayoral forum and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee,
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ashley Soebroto, Metta Santoso, Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Passage by Edoy
Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progression/passage-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover kappa sigma’s suspension, Boston University students reporting catcalling in Kenmore Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey challenging the 2020 Boston census count and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Sophie Jin
WRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Greye Dunn, Sophie Nye, Phoebe Chen, Hailey Pitcher
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Oct. 29, 2021. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
It’s Family and Friends Weekend! Today on East to West, we cover the second Boston mayoral debate, the upcoming Family and Friends Weekend, Boston Halloween events and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Sophie Jin
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Olga Benacerraf, Lauren Rowlands, Madhri Yehiya, and Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Technology is making an impact on climate change! Today on East to West, we cover CleanTech Club’s new green initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion Discussion history of disability movement, the first televised Boston mayoral debate and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes
WRITTEN BY: Cici Yu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Kendall Richards, Claire Zhang, Phil London
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Passage by Edoy
Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progression/passage-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Freshman 15 is just a myth! Today on East to West, we cover celebration of the 125th Boston Marathon as well as concerns over the overshadowing of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a robbery at the South Campus Domino’s Pizza, the Boston City Council’s surveillance ordinance and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Sophie Jin
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Sophie Jin
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Taylor Brokesh, Cici Yu, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Madhri Yehiya, Tanisha Bhat, Olga Benacerraf, Ashley Soebroto
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Three day weekend! Today on East to West, we cover allegations against BU Orientation Director Shiney James, StuGov’s approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Act, plans for Interstate 90’s renovation and more.
FEATURING: Mia Parker, Taylor Hawthorne
WRITTEN BY: Sophie Jin, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Veronica Thompson
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cameron Morsberger, Colbi Edmonds, Anna Vidergar, Phil London, and Taylor Brokesh
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s divestment from fossil fuels, political club’s preferences in the Boston mayoral election, the establishment of Boston’s Black men and Boys Commission and more.
FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Taylor Hawthorne, Bailey Salimes
WRITTEN BY: Cici Yu, Jit Ping Lee, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Phoebe Chen, Claire Zhang, Julie Raporte
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Booster shots are available! Today on East to West, we cover availability of Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots, a fire at Stuvi-I on Monday, an escalator malfunction at the Back Bay T station and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Sophie Jin
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Sophie Jin, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cici Yu, Madhri Yehiya, Jesus Marrero Suarez, Tanisha Bhat, Anna Vidergar, Samuele Petruccelli, Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover additional evidence regarding Eric Ruske, student complaints with ResLife, fluctuating COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts universities and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu, Bailey Salimes
WRITTEN BY: Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Veronica Thompson
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez, Lauren Rowlands, Sangmin Song, Jit Ping Lee, Aaron Velasco
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We’re fully in person and it shows! Today on East to West, we cover student concerns about crowding on campus, developments in BU StuGov’s senate, Boston’s designation of “Always Ask, Proud to Tell Day” and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Mia Parker
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Madhri Yehiya, Anna Vidergar, Phil London, Samuele Petruccelli, Cici Yu
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Stay safe! Today on East to West, we cover new cases of the West Nile Virus, students falling victim to scams, vandalism of the 9/11 memorial and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney,
WRITTEN BY: Cici Yu, Jit Ping Lee
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Phil London, Tanisha Bhat, Pedro Juan Orduz, Greye Dunn, Madison Mercado
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we remember Professor David Jones, and cover the Friday night robbery in Brookline as well as the results of the preliminary mayoral election and more.
FEATURING: Mia Parker, Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Mia Parker, Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nathan Lederman, Anna Vidergar, Samuele Petruccelli, Phoebe Chen, Lauren Rowlands, and Jit Ping Lee
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
First full week of classes! Today on East to West, we cover National Suicide Prevention Week, Boston University students and faculty reflecting on the transition to in-person classes, activists’ thoughts on Methadone Mile’s closure during National Recovery Month and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Nellie Maloney, Katrina Liu, Bailey Salimes
WRITTEN BY: Chris Relyea, Jit Ping Lee, and Cici Yu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Lauren Rowlands, Olga Benacerraf, Greye Dunn, Madison Mercado, and Phil London
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Passage by Edoy
Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progression/passage-1
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Content warning: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault.
Cloudy days! Today on East to West, we cover sexual harassment accusations against a CFA professor, discuss the current standings of Boston’s mayoral race, and remember recent BU graduate Kendall Castañeda.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Jackson Machesky
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez, Madhri Yehiya, Tanisha Bhat, Madison Mercado, Olga Benacerraf
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome back! Today on East to West, we cover BU’s Class of 2025’s matriculation ceremony, trans and nonbinary students’ struggles with the university’s health services and policies, a virtual panel on women’s issues for mayoral candidates, and more!
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Jackson Machesky, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Emily Stevenson, Anna Vidergar, Alexandra Dowd
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Summertime! Today on East to West, we cover frustrations with BU’s single-sex bathroom policy, BU easing social distancing requirements on campus, the first in-person forum with Boston mayoral candidates together and more!
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Justin Tang, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Anna Vidergar, Aaron Velasco, and Madison Mercado
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Season 5 Finale! Today on East to West, we cover landlords charging student tenants illegal fees, Boston University’s reaction to the result of the Derek Chauvin trial, a demonstration against police brutality at Doherty Playground and more!
FEATURING: Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Sonja Chen, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Anjeli Smith, Veronica Thompson, Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Daniel Kool, Samuele Petruccelli, Greye Dunn, Aaron Velasco, Taylor Brokesh, Tanisha Bhat
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Four days left! Today on East to West, we cover BUPD tackling an alleged suspect on campus, student reports of animals in their residences, a press conference about the Derek Chauvin trial verdict and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Ele Berger, Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Katrina Liu, Anjeli Smith, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Vanessa Bartlett, Nick Kolev, Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Samuele Petruccelli
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
One more week! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University accounting two commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021, a GoFundMe page started by BU Parents United Facebook Group to honor two university custodians who died from COVID-19, a protest at the Massachusetts State House regarding the killing of Daunte Wright and more.
FEATURING: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu, Anjeli Smith
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Molly Farrar, Emily Stevenson, Vanessa Bartlett, Colbi Edmonds, Daniel Kool, Madhri Yehiya
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy (early) Patriots’ Day! Today on East to West, we cover BU requiring all students in the upcoming fall semester to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, prospective students being able to get virtual tours of the university via the visitTOUR app, local nonprofits in Boston attempting to tackle food insecurity in the area and more!
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez,Tanisha Bhat, Olga Benacerraf, Emily Stevenson, Samuele Petruccelli, Sam Trottenberg, Joel Lau,
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It’s a special music edition! Today on East to West, we cover activist bands performing at Boston protests, how CFA students and teachers have worked their way around performance restrictions, an Arlington-based drum school bringing its students together and more!
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Veronica Thompson, Ele Berger, Anjeli Smith, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Tanisha Bhat, Molly Farrar, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Daniel Kool
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.
One month until finals! Today on East to West, we cover decreasing admission rates for the BU’s incoming freshman class, campus organizations teaming together to fundraise for survivors of sexual assault and the UNITE HERE Local 26 labor union providing food donations to recently fired essential workers and more!
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Anjeli Smith, Nellie Maloney, Rani Thompson
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Juncheng Quan, Rachel Do, Nathan Lederman, Sam Trottenberg, Madison Mercado, Taylor Brokesh, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Vanessa Bartlett
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Warm weather has come! Today on East to West, we cover students expressing disagreement with some BU COVID-19 policies, Boston University’s Youth Democratic Socialists of America’s protest of free laundry, Governor Charlie Baker committing Massachusetts to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and more!
FEATURING: Katrina Liu, Rani Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Ele Berger, Rani Thompson, Mia Parker, Anjeli Smith, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Madhri Yehiya, Aaron Velasco, Taylor Brokesh, Sam Trottenberg, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Anna Stjernquist
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BU students find their matches! Today on East to West, we cover the rally protesting anti-Asian hate that occurred on Saturday in Nubian Square, the School of Hospitality Administration's announcement of a new concentration in Restaurant Management and Experiences, Massachusetts State lawmakers calling for changes in the definition of “hate crime” and more!
FEATURING: Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Charles Moore
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Madhri Yehiya, Samuele Petruccelli, Molly Farrar, Jane Avery, Emily Stevenson, Colbi Edmonds, Isabella Abraham
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Content Warning. This episode contains mention of sexual assault.
Jenga Building floods! Today on East to West, we cover a water main breaking on a BU construction site and its campus-wide effects, a diversity survey sent to BU faculty, Kim Janey being sworn in as Boston’s first female and black mayor and more!
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Veronica Thompson, Ele Berger
WRITTEN BY: Anjeli Smith, Jackson Machesky, Mia Parker, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Anna Stjernquist, Anna Vidergar, Aaron Velasco, Madhri Yehiya, Lily Kepner
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode originally aired Mar. 29, 2021. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
New chairs on BU Beach!! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University’s response to last week’s shootings in Atlanta, the creation of community spaces around campus, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh being confirmed as Secretary of Labor and more!
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Anjeli Smith, Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nathan Lederman, Vanessa Bartlett, Molly Farrar, Emily Stevenson, Isabella Abraham, Chloe Liu, Madison Mercado
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Spring! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University’s decision to return to fully in-person classes for Fall 2021, a recent attempted robbery and arrest on campus, a protest against anti-asian hate crimes in Boston Common and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger, Charles Moore, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Ele Berger, Anjeli Smith, Charles Moore, Veronica Thompson, Justin Tang, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nick Kolev, Vanessa Bartlett, Molly Farrar, Madison Mercado, Tanisha Bhat, Taylor Brokesh
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! Presented by the Daily Free Press, this is East to West. Today, we cover disparities in the Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccine rollout, StuGov election updates, changes to the New England council’s Pell Grant policy, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Rani Thompson, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Rani Thompson, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Emily Stevenson, Anna Vidergar, Samuele Petruccelli, Anna Stjernquist
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Enjoy the beautiful weather! Today on East to West, we remember two BU custodians who have died from COVID-19, Study Abroad programs being cancelled for the summer session, activists gathering in South Station for International Women’s Day and more!
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Charles Moore, Katrina Liu, Mia Parker
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Charles Moore, Nellie Maloney, Rani Thompson, Katrina Liu, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nick Kolev, Emily Stevenson, Isabella Abraham, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Daniel Kool, Colbi Edmonds
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover plans for BU’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony, developments in the South Campus break-ins, the cancellation of the CGS Boston-London Program, the renaming of Allston Park and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Charles Moore, Katrina Liu, Mia Parker
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager, Veronica Thompson, Adam Lazowski
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Madhri Yehiya, Madison Mercado, Taylor Brokesh, Olga Benacerraf, Anna Stjernquist
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It’s the first day of March! Today on East to West, we cover the state’s decision to halt vaccine distribution at universities, new MBTA construction on BU’s West Campus, activists calling for equitable redistricting in Massachusetts, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Veronica Thompson, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Ele Berger, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney and Jackson Machesky
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Tanisha Bhat, Samuele Petruccelli, Juncheng Quan, Kylee Nguyen, Daniel Kool
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Friday! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University’s plan to offer COVID-19 vaccines to students with two or more medical conditions, possible housing deposit refunds, a proposal to establish a recreational cannabis dispensary on Newbury Street, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Mia Parker, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Rani Thompson
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Emily Stevenson, Taylor Brokesh, Vanessa Bartlett, Kylee Nguyen, Nick Kolev, Sam Trottenberg, Molly Farrar
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover a boycott on in-person BU Library services, anti-Asian racism on campus, the donation of the brain of former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson to the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center for research, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Veronica Thompson, Ele Berger
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Ele Berger, Veronica Thompson, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Tanisha Bhat, Vanessa Bartlett, Samuele Petruccelli, Katarzyna Jezak, Charles Moore
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Black History Month! Today on East to West, we cover the history and importance of Umoja, Boston University’s Black Student Union chapter, high levels of gentrification in Boston, the reopening of BU’s Fitness and Recreation Center, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Katrina Liu, Rani Thompson
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Anne Jonas, Madhri Yehiya, Emily Stevenson, Sam Trottenberg, Madison Mercado
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Tuesday! Today, we cover why BU Dining changes menus unexpectedly, the addition of recycling bins to West Campus, Boston on Valentine’s Day, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Mia Parker, Ele Berger, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Kylee Nguyen, Taylor Brokesh, Tanisha Bhat, Juncheng Quan, Samuele Petruccelli, Daniel Kool
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Content Warning: This episode of East to West contains mention of sexual assault.
In today’s episode, we cover the university-wide sexual assault protest, a series of break-ins in South Campus, a protest at South Station calling for Former President Trump’s conviction, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Charles Moore, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Charles Moore, Katrina Liu, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lily Kepner, Sam Trottenberg, Aaron Velasco, Anne Jonas, Vanessa Bartlett, Madhri Yehiya, and Tanisha Bhat
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join us today as we discuss Boston Public Schools’ decision to reopen to high priority students, how students celebrated Super Bowl Sunday during a pandemic, why a BU men’s basketball game was postponed, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger, Veronica Thompson
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Ele Berger, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Emily Stevenson, Juncheng Quan, Ethan Biddle, Samuele Petruccelli
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s episode of East To West, the Daily Free Press cover Massachusetts State Police’s removal of unhoused individuals from an encampment near Boston University, stricter COVID-19 protocols from Resident Assistants, announcement of new affordable housing units in the city of Boston, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Veronica Thompson
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Madhri Yehiya, Anne Jonas, Emily Stevenson, Taylor Brokesh, Aaron Velasco
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Monday! Today, we cover why ResLife exempted RAs from BU student COVID regulations and continuing communication issues with BU’s classroom moderators. Plus, a recap of Mayor Marty Walsh’s legacy on the City of Boston. Tune in now!
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Madhri Yehiya, Anne Jonas, Emily Stevenson, Aaron Velasco, Daniel Kool
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers difficulties in international students’ return to Boston due to delays in receiving paperwork, the cancellation of the BU Shanghai internship program, the lifting of the curfew restricting restaurant operations, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Charles Moore, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Charles Moore, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Vanessa Bartlett, Colbi Edmonds, Madhri Yehiya, Taylor Brokesh, Daniel Kool, Aaron Velasco
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers restrictions for CFA musicians and provides a preview of campus and city coverage for the Spring 2021 semester.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Nick Kolev, Daniel Kool
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this special Sports edition of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers BU men’s hockey surprising victories over UMass Amherst, the end of BU women’s basketball’s winning streak, a string of losses from BU men’s basketball, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Charles Moore
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Charles Moore, Nellie Maloney, Katrina Liu, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Chad Jones, Amanda Purcell, Maxwell Bevington, Charles Moore
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, the Daily Free Press covers BU’s COVID-19 vaccine roll out, a COVID-19 spike on campus as students arrive for the start of the spring semester, and a BU hosted panel about the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Justin Tang, Nellie Maloney, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Vanessa Bartlett, Emily Stevenson, Yiran Yu
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In the Season 5 Premiere of East to West, the Daily Free Press covers how Boston University faculty and leadership responded to insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the virtual Back2BU panels hosted by Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s nomination for Secretary of Labor, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nick Kolev, Anna Vidergar, Madhri Yehiya, Daniel Kool, Isabella Abraham
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In the final episode of Season 4, we discuss the status of Boston Public Schools’ reopening plans, a student app to aid sustainability in dining, a movement in Beacon Hill to install LED streetlights, and more.
FEATURING: Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Justin Tang, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Jackson Machesky
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Daniel Kool, Isabella Abraham, Vanessa Bartlett, Katarzyna Jezak, Madhri Yehiya
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover BU’s record-breaking rise in Covid cases, a battle over the BU rock on Trans Day of Remembrance, a police reform bill out of the Massachusetts Legislature, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Angela Yang, Nick Kolev, Aaron Velasco, Ellie Yeo, Taylor Brokesh, Shannon Damiano, Vanessa Bartlett
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover the Kilachand Honors College’s fight for student representation, a black out on Upper Bay State Road, issues with BU’s classroom moderator program, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nathan Lederman, Melissa Ellin, Chris Larabee, Emily Stevenson
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s episode of East to West, we cover a BU student campaign for free laundry, faculty complaints over lack of access to COVID-19 testing, the vandalism of a North Cambridge mural honoring representative John Lewis, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Claire Williams, Nick Kolev, Lily Kepner, Daniel Kool, Taylor Brokesh, Aaron Velasco
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s episode of East to West, we cover BU’s guide on how to navigate during the Thanksgiving season, efforts to increase recycling in West campus, consequences of a fire alarm that occurred in quarantine housing, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sara Wager, Nellie Maloney, Michelle Tian, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Melissa Ellin, Isabella Abraham, Ellie Yeo, Alison Pirog
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On today’s episode of East to West, we discuss Massachusetts’ plans to reopen field hospitals for COVID-19, BU students’ wariness of on-campus study spaces, Boston’s New Year celebration going virtual, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky, Katrina Liu, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Katarzyna Jezak, Claire Williams, Kate Sandage, Aaron Velasco, Lily Kepner, Taylor Brokesh
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
November 13, 2020 marked the 100th episode of East to West since its conception in January of 2019. Host Justin Tang reflects on the past two years of BU's trusted news podcast, and we check in with past Podcast Editors Mike Reddy and Jen Racoosin, as well as past Associate Podcast Editors Colter Schroer and Zoe Han.
It’s the 100th episode of East to West! We’ll take a look back on the past two years of BU’s trusted news podcast. Also, the news, of course — we’ll cover how BU Greek Life is working to strengthen inclusion of marginalized genders, what the new Title IX updates mean for reporting sexual misconduct, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney and Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Vanessa Bartlett, Jun Li, Emily Stevenson, Samuele Petruccelli, Isabella Abraham, Julia Ermi
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s East to West, we’ll cover the Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, the celebrations around the city that followed Biden’s victory, new curfew guidelines encouraged by BU administration, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Kesley Ffrench
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Daniel Kool, Shaun Robinson, Sam Drysdale, Nick Kolev, Melissa Ellin, Anna Vidergar, Madhri Yehiya, Allison Pirog, Taylor Brokesh , Samuele Petruccelli
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join BU’s trusted news podcast for special election coverage, including Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey’s landslide victory. Plus, we’ll tell you about new COVID-19 restrictions from Boston University, as well as the new Taco Bell Cantina in West Campus.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Sarah Wager, Edward Sturm, Michelle Tian, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Anne Jonas, Chris Larabee, Nick Kolev, Jane Avery, Allison Pirog, Shaun Robinson, Diana Leane, Daniel Kool, Ashley Soebroto
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover a student petition to allow for the cancellation of Residence License Agreements for the Spring semester, updates on the Center for Computing and Data Sciences, BlueBikes offering free rides on Election Day, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Kate Sandage, Isabella Abraham, Jane Avery, Anne Jonas, Samuele Petruccelli, Chris Larabee, Aaron Velasco
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover the suspensions of BU students who planned large gatherings, how BU is encouraging safe Halloween festivities, Salem business shutting down to tourists, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Kelsey Ffrench
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Nick Kolev, Claire Williams, Aaron Velasco, Katarzyna Jezak, Allison Pirog, Anne Jonas
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today on East to West, we cover the formation of lines outside of BU COVID-19 testing sites, the closure of the Kenmore Starbucks location, local restaurants bracing for colder weather during COVID-19, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Michelle Tian, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Melissa Ellin, Julia Ermi, Allison Pirog, Daniel Kool, Nathan Lederman, Jun Li
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today, we cover a student initiative to make classes on election day optional, an uptick in bicycle theft, new public showers in Cambridge for those in need, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ellie Yeo, Kate Sandage, Anne Jonas, Melissa Ellin, Taylor Brokesh, Nick Kolev Aaron Velasco
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s episode of East to West, we cover BU Spirit’s collaborative voting information initiative, a virtual Family and Friends weekend, Boston Logan Airport’s new rapid COVID-19 testing, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Taylor Brokesh, Chloe Liu, Emily Stevenson, Ele Berger, Vanessa Bartlett, Samuele Petruccelli
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On today’s edition of East to West, we cover the continued impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and restaurants, BU’s new community safety and engagement team, a local group of tenants demanding eviction protection, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Angela Yang, Nick Kolev, Nathan Lederman, Anne Jonas, Allison Pirog, Madison Mercado, Emily Stevenson
MUSIC:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On Today’s East to West, we cover the impact on a socially-distant semester on new students, how deaf and hard of hearing students are acclimating to Learn from Anywhere, the virtual Head of the Charles Regatta, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Kelsey Ffrench, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Mia Parker
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Colin Boyd, Charlotte Howard, Kate Sandage, Aaron Velasco, Taylor Brokesh
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Today, we’ll cover extra steps for voters in isolation/quarantine housing, a professional fraternity under scrutiny for an unofficial gathering, young people causing an uptick in Boston coronavirus cases, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Michelle Tian, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Katarzyna Jezak, Isabella Abraham, Jeromey Russ, Allison Pirog, Daniel Kool, Jun Li
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
On today’s episode of East to West, we discuss how two BU alumni who will be wed at BU beach, BU’s recent postponing of its immunization clinic, reactions to a COVID outbreak at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Angela Yang, Edward Sturm, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Angela Yang, Jackson Machesky, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Michelle Tian, Kelsey Ffrench
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Angela Yang, Chris Larabee, Anne Jonas, Claire Williams, James Paleologopoulos, Jun Li, Daniel Kool
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
On today’s episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to cancel spring recess, BU parents’ call for the university to care for students’ wellbeing, reactions to Governor Baker’s decision to call in the national guard, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Chloe Liu, Madison Mercado, Jun Li, Aaron Velasco, Allison Pirog, Nick Kolev
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Join the Daily Free Press today as we cover the protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, the possibility of study abroad returning for Spring 2020, rat infestations in Boston neighborhoods, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Yvonne Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Daniel Kool, Allison Pirog, Kate Sandage, Claire Williams, Julia Ermi, Katarzyna Jezak, and Anne Jonas
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Tune in every Monday and Friday to catch the latest news in the BU community and around the city.
Happy fall! Wrap up this week with some Daily Free Press news, including why in-person students are dissatisfied with online classes, how BU Admissions plans to conduct virtual campus tours, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: James Paleologopoulos, Anne Jonas, Chris Larabee, Charlotte Howard, Nick Kolev, Julia Ermi, and Madison Mercado
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Good morning! This episode of East to West covers the inconsistency of compliance badge requirements in classrooms, delays at campus mailrooms, an unusual Massachusetts fire season, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager, Jackson Machesky
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager, Michelle Tian, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Katrina Liu, Jackson Machesky
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Zach Murray, Melissa Ellin, Nick Kolev, Aaron Velasco, Nathan Lederman, Madison Mercado, Allison Pirog, James Paleologopoulos, Jacob Nesson, Molly Farrar
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Join us today as we cover the Boston Common protest against the Jacob Blake shooting, a letter written by BU community members to eradicate white supremacy culture at the university and the towns of Cambridge, Newton, Somerville and Watertown being labelled high risk for the West Nile Virus.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Edward Sturm, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Daniel Kool, Ellie Yeo, Sarah Readdan, Melissa Ellin, Isabella Abraham, Claire Williams, Chloe Liu, Thalia Lauzon
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Join us on East to West today as we discuss the impacts of a national coin shortage on BU students, the College of Fine Arts’ budget cuts, changes to Massachusetts travel restrictions, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Sarah Wager, Michelle Tian, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Vanessa Bartlett, Melissa Ellin, Julia Ermi, Anne Jonas, Jun Li, Rachel Do
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Join us as we cover the difficulties faculties and students have faced after a week of hybrid learning, how to maintain a safe sex life among the COVID pandemic and the first ever virtual Boston Marathon.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Nellie Maloney, Sarah Wager, Michelle Tian, Edward Sturm, Yvonne Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nathan Lederman, Aaron Velasco, Chloe Liu, Ellie Yeo, Julia Ermi, Katarzyna Jezak, James Paleologopoulos, Varsha Subramanian
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Join us as we cover the protocol when a member of the BU faculty tests positive for COVID-19, how COVID-19 testing has changed depending on the influx of students, how Boston Public School students are adjusting to remote learning, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Sarah Wager
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Nellie Maloney, Michelle Tian, Katrina Liu, Yvonne Tang, Sarah Wager
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Inyeong Kim, Aaron Velasco, Daniel Kool, Allison Pierog, Melissa Ellin
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Join Justin Tang and Edward Sturm on this Friday, September 4, as we cover a BU professor’s open criticism of Boston University’s Learn from Anywhere model, students’ reports of missing items from UPS storage, changes to MBTA rapid transit fares, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Nellie Maloney, Michelle Tian, Katrina Liu
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cameron Morsberger, Chloe Liu, Melissa Ellin, Katarzyna Jezak, Kyla Denisevich
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Today on East to West, we talk about Rhett the Terrier’s new successor, how Learn from Anywhere will affect classes this semester, and what Massachusetts’ Phase Three of Reopening means for you. Happy Week 1 of Fall 2020!
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cameron Morsberger, Melissa Ellin, Isabel Contreras
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Today on East to West, we cover the new consequences of attending or hosting 25 plus person gatherings, how work-study programs are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the workings of the COVID-19 data dashboard and Terrier Transit, the new BU transportation app.
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Yvonne Tang
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Allison Pirog, Nathan Lederman, Aaron Velasco
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
On this Monday, August 24, East to West covers changes to BU’s facial covering policy, the cancellation of BU’s planned COVID-19 app, and classroom reassignments for the fall semester.
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Chloe Liu, Jane Avery, Melissa Ellin, Daniel Kool
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
Happy Friday! Today on East to West, we cover a staff email detailing compliance to campus health regulations, what happens if you test positive for COVID-19 on campus, and how local businesses are balancing safety and sustainability with take-out materials.
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian, Katrina Liu, Ellie Yeo,
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Chloe Liu, Jane Avery, Melissa Ellin, Daniel Kool
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
It’s Monday! Today, we’re covering the possibility that BU faculty will not be told if students test positive for COVID-19, last Thursday’s protest on Commonwealth Avenue regarding BU’s reopening plan, reports of BUPD officers not wearing face masks, and how Blackbaud’s data breach may affect your information.
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Katarzyna Jezak, Jane Avery, Angela Yang and Chloe Liu
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this Season 4 Premiere of East to West, we cover BU’s official decision to begin offering posthumous degrees, a controversial memo sent to CAS faculty regarding the Fall 2020 semester, updates to Massachusetts’ reopening plans, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Maxwell Bevington, Katarzyna Jezak, Vanessa Kjeldsen, Angela Yang
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this first ever episode of East to West - Conversations, E2W contributors Justin Tang and Michelle Tian join Howard Thurman Center Associate Director Pedro Falci at the new renovated location of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground to discuss the renovation and how Dr. Thurman’s legacy lives on.
Join us for the final episode of Season 3 for more coronavirus coverage. This week, we cover BU’s financial recovery plan, Barnes and Noble at BU’s accommodations for students, and the effects of COVID-19 on air quality and public transportation.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Allison Pirog, Vanessa Kjeldsen
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we cover BU’s decision to house Pine Street Inn workers on Fenway Campus, the university’s COVID-19 recovery plan, and more.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Vanessa Kjeldsen, Samantha Kizner
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we discuss BU’s refund policy regarding on-campus living, the university’s decision to move summer programming online, and Massachusetts prisons allowing eligibility for release for select inmates and detainees.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Samantha Kizner, Kasia Jezak
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the new credit/no-credit designation being implemented for this semester, the BU School of Medicine graduating students early to allow them to join the workforce as soon as possible, admissions exemptions for SAT and ACT during this coming admissions cycle, and more.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Samantha Kizner, Iris Tao, Jane Avery, Ellie Yeo, Emma Lindsey
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the first cases of COVID-19 on the Charles River Campus, BU’s decision to postpone the Class of 2020’s Commencement, and more.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Samantha Kizner, Victoria Bond, Melissa Ellin, Allison Pirog, Jennifer Suryadjaja, Vanessa Kjeldsen, Miriam Fauzia, Ellie Yeo
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Special coronavirus coverage from East to West continues as we cover BU’s decision to continue remote teaching until the end of the semester, the call to vacate on-campus housing, how COVID-19 is affecting local businesses, and more.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Samantha Kizner, Jane Avery, Angela Yang
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
PHOTO: Jackie Ricciardi, BU Today
In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to move classes online in the wake of a recent uptick in coronavirus cases in Massachusetts, Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker’s announcements regarding restrictions in the Greater Boston Area, how COVID-19 has affected BU sports, and more. Stay tuned for new details as the COVID-19 pandemic develops.
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/
http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/bu-all-classes-online-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FEATURING: Justin Tang
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jen Racoosin, Zoe Han
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Samantha Kizner, Victoria Bond, Nick Telesmanic
ADDITIONAL REPORTING FROM: Jaclyn Reiss of the Boston Globe and Kaitlin Mckinley Becker of NBC Boston
MUSIC: "Decisions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode of East to West, we cover Super Tuesday primary elections, the death of BU real-life mascot Rhett, a new state bill that will help the homeless obtain state IDs, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Zoe Han, Michelle Tian
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Zoe Han, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Allison Pirog, Shannon Damiano, Samantha Kizner, Jennifer Suryadjaja, Alex LaSalvia, Vanessa Barlett, Angela Yang
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this episode of East to West, we cover new openings and closings at the GSU Union Court, a significant increase in incidents of white supremacy propaganda cases in Massachusetts, a new Taco Bell coming to West Campus, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Zoe Han
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Zoe Han
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY:
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this episode of East to West, we cover the effects of the Coronavirus on the BU community, Massachusetts’ new early voting ahead of Super Tuesday, an unexpected tuition cost for a COM internship, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY:
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this episode of East to West, we cover the School of Social Work’s CADER program renewing their funding grant, plans for Boston to introduce central designated bus lanes, the renaming of an MBTA station in Roxbury, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Zoe Han
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Zoe Han
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ellie Yeo, Elyse Genrich, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this episode of East to West, we cover noise complaints surrounding BU’s construction of its new Center for Computing and Data Sciences, the first televised Massachusetts Senate Primary Debate of 2020, and a new flat-rate fee on ride-share rides such as Uber and Lyft in the Greater Boston Area.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Michelle Tian
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Ellie Yeo, Angela Yang, Matthew Sensabaugh, Annabelle Underwood
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this episode of East to West, we cover graffiti vandalism incidents on campus, rising costs for living on campus, the MBTA’s extensive construction work, and more.
FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jen Racoosin
WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jen Racoosin, Julie Lee
EDITED BY: Justin Tang
BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Melissa Ellin, Samantha Kizner, Emma Lindsey, Elyse Genrich, Jane Avery, and Allison Pirog
MUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod
In this episode of East to West, we cover the New Hampshire Democratic Primary Election, a special commencement speaker for the School of Law, Mayor Walsh’s Anti-Drug Achievements, and more.
In this episode of East to West, we cover a new Wellness Challenge on campus, Anti-mandatory-vaccination protests at the State House, and more in city and campus news. Plus, podcast contributor Michelle Tian tells us how a cancelled flight changed her mindset for second semester in our new segment, Viewpoint.
In this episode of East to West, we cover the BU Alumni recognized in the Forbes 30 under 30 list, Student Government’s live-streamed meeting, a new suicide prevention proposal in Boston, and more.
In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to suspend this semester’s Shanghai study abroad programs, the first recreational marijuana shop opening in Boston, and a profile on the life of a homeless Boston resident with Daily Free Press City Editor Angela Yang. All this and more on BU’s trusted news podcast this Monday, February 3, 2020.
In this episode of East to West, we cover a former BU researcher’s indictment by US attorneys, a new voting initiative on campus, changes to the Green Line in West Campus, and more.
New semester, new theme music, new format! In the season premiere of “East to West,” we cover the grand opening of the new Howard Thurman Center, a new School of Public Health online Master’s program, a bill proposing the lowering of voting age, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover the introduction of two-factor authentication on the Student Link, state regulations on cannabis companies, an app helping students to develop sustainable habits, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover proposals for the current Howard Thurman Center space, snow day tips, a new game bar in Mission Hill, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a ceiling collapse in a BU brownstone, changes to ride-sharing at Boston Logan Airport, a BU global health reporting fellowship, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a failed USG amendment, Boston’s ranking among the gloomiest cities in the U.S., the Dance Theatre Group’s upcoming show, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover BU’s consideration of a controversial potential new hire, a former Massachusetts governor’s presidential run, a BU engineering team project, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover Ben Shapiro’s speech at BU, new rankings of medical centers in the commonwealth, a sustainability project on campus, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a BU town hall, commuter rail improvement plans, a campus comedy club’s ten-year anniversary, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover student government discussions of the Ben Shapiro visit, Boston city council elections, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover adjunct professor contract negotiations, Boston’s search for a Youth Poet Laureate, a restaurant discount app and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover changes to this year’s sorority recruitment, results from the Brookline electric scooter pilot program, interactive neuroscience lessons in Brighton, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a new campus crime report, cannabis startup competition finalists, how local costume stores compete with online retailers, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover updates on Ben Shapiro’s speaking event at BU, a new Massachusetts healthcare bill, fall flavors at local eateries, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover students protests against a controversial speaker, the Head of the Charles Regatta, a nutrition podcast by a Sargent professor, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover findings from a BU campus climate survey, measles in Boston, an LGBTQ history project, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a data breach affecting hundreds of student accounts, a recent trend in commuting on campus, and a rise in Massachusetts rape reports.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover new ad displays at Warren Towers, MBTA service interruptions, an art installation by the GSU, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a student protest at the engineering career fair, the arrest of a BU professor, and Uber’s new app feature for Massachusetts.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover Warren Towers escalator shutdowns, a lawsuit against the Trump administration, an app that measures noise pollution, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a campus free speech forum, Boston’s new initiative on surveillance cameras, and the 50th anniversary of BU’s African American Studies program.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover negotiations for a conservative student group’s speaker, a state ban on vaping products, and the new Rhett statue.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a new campus food initiative, plans for a multipurpose theatre in Fenway, a BU physics course that studies food, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover changes in BU administration, a new mandate on vaping-related illness, a NASA-inspired clothing company, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover new menstrual product dispensers in campus bathrooms, MBTA’s high ranking in national transit systems, a student fundraiser for RAICES, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover expanded financial aid, violent crimes in Boston, a new art exhibit at the MFA, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover student forums on Free Speech, a new grant for disaster preparation in Boston, a new app for study groups, and more.
In this episode of “East to West,” we cover dining points expansion, a city commission on human rights, the upcoming Boston Arts Festival, and more.
In our season finale of “East to West,” we cover a Student Government proposal to change the way student groups are funded, a lawsuit looking to prevent courthouse arrests by ICE, TEDxBU’s most recent event, the latest in BU sports and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover Bulk Mail Services’s call for transparency from the university, state advice on dealing with turkeys, a BU-led study on CTE diagnosis, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover BUPD activity on Marathon Monday, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s appearance at a Stop & Shop Union rally, BU Global Brigades’ student leadership conference, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the firing of College of Arts and Sciences professor David Marchant, Boston City Council’s support of the Green New Deal, the Museum of Science’s marathon-related exhibition, the latest in BU sports and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the increase of faculty diversity on campus, e-scooters’ introduction to the greater Boston area, planned changes to parking costs in the city, the latest in BU sports and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the election results for Student Government, efforts by the state to support LGBTQ youth, Boston’s third annual Half Half Half Half Half Marathon, the latest in BU sports and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the spring concert headlined by Aminé, proposed changes to the Massachusetts Constitution, the continued success of record stores and a successful weekend for BU Athletics.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover two Boston University students’ efforts to bring music to students in Roxbury, emergency legislation to fund women’s healthcare programs in the Commonwealth, Stage Troupe’s opening of their second production and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover details about the students admitted to the class of 2023, a new cross-campus delivery service, proposed bills to curb mobile use by Massachusetts drivers and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the upcoming Boston University Student Government election, a new study ranking Massachusetts as the state with the highest rate of underage drinking, SG’s first-ever clothing swap held in the George Sherman Union and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover Boston University receiving fraudulent test scores, the latest cannabis news in the Commonwealth, how green leaf area is increasing globally and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover Boston University’s tuition increase, the City’s approach to ride-hailing issues, opportunities for meditation on campus and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover a Student Government and BU Wellness and Prevention-run initiative on student wellness and mental health, a call for rideshare companies to better accommodate cyclists, a world record broken at BU, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the opening of Barnes and Noble’s new location on campus, the cones and construction going on throughout the BU community, an undergraduate STEM competition offered by Boston’s Museum of Science, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover Boston University School of Theology Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore’s message regarding the United Methodist Church, a new working group on campus designed to eliminate gender-based harassment, GreenWorks, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the introduction of a new class that fulfills the WR150 course requirement, Boston City Councillor Michelle Wu’s petition against MBTA fare increases, the upcoming BUild Lab Idea Conference, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover Student Government’s spring concert announcement, a former Massachusetts governor eyeing a 2020 presidential run, a BU professor’s progress in developing treatments for melanoma, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the formation of free speech committees on campus, a Beverly middle schooler aspiring to one day study at BU, BU’s efforts to improve surgery experiences, and more.
On this episode of “East to West,” we cover the GPA requirement for Wheelock students hoping to graduate summa cum laude, a South End housing rehabilitation project, the women’s hockey Beanpot victory, and more.
On this episode of "East to West," we cover the rising campus housing and dining prices, a new pilot program implementing body cameras on state troopers, the result of Massachusetts’ Groundhog Day, and more.
This episode originally aired Feb. 11, 2019.
On this episode of "East to West," we talk about email scams, a statewide plan to end youth homelessness, fake IDs, and more.
This episode originally aired Feb. 8, 2019.
On this episode of "East to West," we talk about the Howard Thurman Center’s upcoming move, the unionization of WBUR employees, a proposed 15 percent tax on opioid medications, and more.
This episode originally aired Feb. 4, 2019.
On this episode of "East to West," we talk about Student Government’s response to food mislabeling in dining halls, BU’s response to proposed Title IX regulation changes, a proposed state bill to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, and more.
This episode originally aired Feb. 1, 2019.
On this episode of "East to West," we talk about Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s opposition to proposed Title IX changes, the lingering impacts of the government shutdown to the BU community, the debut of WBUR’s CitySpace, and more.
This episode originally aired Jan. 28, 2019.
On this episode of "East to West," we talk about early decision admissions for the class of 2023, new places to eat on campus, the potential future of sports betting in Massachusetts, and much more.
This episode originally aired Jan. 25, 2019.