Headline Stories
Summer Fun in Boston (and Beyond!)
Michael Garshick, M'11
Summer is fast approaching, although with the recent weather outside you wouldn’t necessarily know it. However, in a few weeks when school is out and the sun is in, I know that us upcoming 2nd years--and hopefully even the 3rd and 4th years--will be looking for something to do. If you have never experienced a Boston summer before, watch out, as it can be hot and sticky, but definitely filled with some city (and beyond) fun.
The Sterotyping of america
David Einstein, M'11
The swing state, the undecided voter, and middle America—three vague terms subject to intense political analysis and media scrutiny amid the angst of the Democratic primaries. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John Edwards all dedicated their campaigns to the plight of the working class, and the Democratic party—as countless columnists have pointed out—should face an easy election with promises of progressive economic policies in the midst of financial crisis, smart foreign policy as Iraq claims more lives and resources, and new approaches to healthcare in the face of increasing health disparities. But this election cycle increasingly highlights the misguided efforts of political and media elites to understand and categorize the American everyman.
Super Bowl XLII: A Lesson in Sports History and Humility
Ashwin Sridharan, M'10
It may seem ironic that a lesson in humility should be delivered by a New York Yankees fan, but such is the state of affairs in Boston today. Despite being the home of the greatest NBA franchise in history, pre-Y2K Boston had the most heart-breaking sports stories around. The Patriots had been mediocre for their existence. The Boston Bruins hadn’t (and still haven’t) won the Stanley Cup since 1972. And the Red Sox? We won’t go there. The reputation of the Boston sports fan was well established and ingrained in the conscience of American sports; they were the scrappy, tenacious, and fiercely loyal fans who cheered for their underdog teams and took nothing for granted, not until the final second had ticked or the last out was recorded.
Hottest and Nottest Valentine's Date Spots
Rachel Shing, M'11
In case you missed the seasonal cue from commercials featuring super shiny jewelry, talking stuffed animals, and lip-shaped candy, Valentine's day is here! If anything along the lines of "Oh no, I forgot because I was studying for anatomy!", or "Blah, I have to see my significant other instead of studing for anatomy!" has come to mind, worry not! In honor of this Hallmark Holiday, we've dug up some of the hottest and nottest places in the area to romance, or send running, that oh-so-special-someone -- all of which are, of course, approved for a med school budget.
The Cheapest Valentine’s Date Ever!
Michael Garshick, M'11
For some Valentine’s Day is a time filled with passion, excitement, and love; for others it is just a Hallmark holiday. But whether something simple like a phone call to loved ones, to the complex…an anti-Valentine’s Day party, most of us still celebrate. So what happens when your girl/boy friend/fiancé/spouse/anyone demands an event and you’re flat broke? Well read this article and you can get away with: The cheapest Valentine’s Day EVER.