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October 29 Issue

on October 29th, 2009 by admin

Welcome to the Becker Journal Online!  We are rounding out the month of October with another strong issue.  We have plenty for you to read at your leisure this week.  Check out an enjoyable story of a resilient puppy courtesy of staff writer Justine Mercier-Senn.  In keeping with the Halloween spirit, Catrina Murphy has provided [...]

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For Peace Sake

on October 29th, 2009 by admin

Brenna Cussen, a member of the Catholic Worker Movement, came to Becker College to share her presentation, “On the Borders of Gaza,” pertaining to her recent trip to the Middle East to promote peace and help deliver medical supplies.

Cussen, a College of the Holy Cross graduate, first became interested in the Catholic Worker [...]

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Paranormal Activity Movie Review

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“Scariest Movie of the Year,” was given to Paranormal Activity, and although it seems like every scary movie lately has received some sort of variation of that is up to the viewer to judge.  The writer, director, and producer of this film, Oren Peli, filmed with a camcorder over seven days and spent less than [...]

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Becker College Open House

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Becker College held and its Open House event on the October 24.  It was a little wet that day but the spirits weren’t dampened.  Photographer Andy Hyland took some shots of event.
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The Jeff Dunham Show

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Comedy Central has given a lot of comedians their own shows over the years. Where have all these shows gone? Just about nowhere. And Jeff Dunham, on the first episode of his own show, made a joke to this effect.

For those of you who don’t know, Jeff Dunham is a comedic ventriloquist who has [...]

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BSU/ALANA Halloween Bash

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The Becker College BSU/ALANA club is sponsoring a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 31, 2009. The event is for individuals 18 years of age and older. A college ID is required for admittance. Becker College students have free admissions, while those who do not attend Becker will be charged a base fee of $6.00.
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Relay for Life Debriefing

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The Cancer Relay for Life is still in the early stages of the game. Jessica Daniels and Meaghan Sullivan just had their very first meeting at Becker College. There were only four people in attendance to support it.

The group definitely needs more volunteers and members to join. This is important business; it is [...]

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Will College Students Ever Pay for Music?

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College students do a lot to get by, but when it comes to computers, they will steal anything, sometimes without knowing it. Most students know how to get pirated content, whether it’s software, movies, or music. Music is by far the most “shared” content, and sometimes students only know it as “sharing,” when it is [...]

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Puppy Rescued in Elm Park

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Everyone knows that the geese at Elm Park can be vicious, but they are also easily frightened by small Yorkshire Terrier dogs. This past Saturday, while admiring the scenic view of Elm Park, I saw a flock of geese drifting in the pond take off abruptly. Then I see a small Yorkshire Terrier leap into [...]

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Kelly Clarkson Concert Review

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On October 13th, Kelly Clarkson stopped into town for her “All I Ever Wanted” tour. The Agganis in Boston was packed with people waiting to hear the songstress belt new and old hits, like “Miss Independent,” “Since You’ve Been Gone,” and “Breakaway.” She also covered  a few songs others, including “Use Somebody,” a cover of [...]

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