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BU Blogs: Sandy, basketball and that election that happened Tuesday

This week’s roundup of BU Blogs takes a major turn to the newsworthy. In New York, our Belmont East bloggers were front and center to Hurricane Sandy and the effects the storm had on New York City. Back in Nashville, Vision editor Brian Wilson reflects on the friendship of Belmont [...]

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As friends, Byrd and Meyer build legendary Battle of the Blvd.

Writing a post-game story can become monotonous after a while. An old colleague of mine may have put it best – stare down your laptop, likely in an empty arena, until you’ve written a story you’re pleased with. Because of this normal grind, the nights where the monotony is broken [...]

The Week at Belmont– November 8, 2012
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The Week at Belmont– November 8, 2012

Does rock conquer all? Chief Correspondent Katie Greene and members of Rock Showcase contestants Coin and Rudy go into the ultimate show down to find out. Our own Junior Correspondent Sarah Edwards decided to play advisor this week with a little tune and Host Annalise Kraus brings you all that [...]

Outside in: fall festivities
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Outside in: fall festivities

Outside In is back this week for more adventures in southern culture. With falling leaves and chunky sweaters, we decided it was time to teach our Brazilian transfer, Karoline Ihns, how to make caramel apples and carve a pumpkin. Outside In is a monthly video series that showcases elements of [...]

The Week at Belmont– November 1, 2012
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The Week at Belmont– November 1, 2012

Attack ads, constant debates and overly politically active Facebook friends! Oh my!! Chief Correspondent Katie Greene brings us the lighter side of Election 2012 including a binder full of malarky …? (We aren’t sure what that is either.) Intern Nick Miller and his fantastically buff bod have the low-down on [...]

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BU Blogs: The President, printed jeans and Donald Trump

After a brief hiatus, BU Blogs is back with a full set of entries from each of our bloggers. Check out their variety of posts below: On our Elections 2012 blog, Collier Roberts and Emily Cox analyzed the final debate between President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney on [...]

Vols fans’ ‘entitle-itis’ leaves them wanting a quick fix
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Vols fans’ ‘entitle-itis’ leaves them wanting a quick fix

As a daughter of the South, I’ve grown up learning to love SEC football and the entire culture surrounding it. From time to time, part of this culture involves raising cane when your team is having a poor season. Tennessee Vols fans have turned this into an art form. Three [...]

The Week at Belmont– October 25, 2012
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The Week at Belmont– October 25, 2012

Fall is in the air and you know what that means … It’s time for Fall Follies. Chief Correspondent Katie Greene tries her hand at being a part of the zaniness. Do you have a list of things you wish you knew before coming to college? Junior Correspondent Sarah Edwards [...]

In memoriam: Krouskup captured campus as school photographer
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In memoriam: Krouskup captured campus as school photographer

At 6-foot-2, you couldn’t miss him. Yet somehow, he always managed to stay unnoticed. Michael Krouskup spent his life observing and watching just outside of the fray. He was never directly involved with the action, but boy, could he capture it. That talent is now gone. Michael died on Oct. [...]

The Week at Belmont– October 18, 2012
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The Week at Belmont– October 18, 2012

Sound the alarm! The Bluejays have flown the coop! Chief Correspondent Katie Greene sits down with the Urban/Pop Showcase contestants (or what’s left of them). Sarah Edwards, Junior Correspondent, brings more #BelmontProblems with a side of scolding and host Annalise Kraus has all your campus news. It’s ‘The Week at [...]

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Election 2012 analysis: Energy platform divides candidates

In a special update to the Vision’s Election 2012 blog, journalism major Collier Roberts and international politics major Emily Cox analyzed the energy policies established by both candidates in Tuesday’s Presidential Town Hall Debate. Check out election2012.belmontvision.com for the debate, as well as both students’ takes on the previous two [...]

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Nashville gets lip service from “Nashville” pilot

When ABC announced they were picking up a pilot about Music City last spring, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I didn’t see coming was the traffic that would come from it. During the summer, my job was a few blocks away from some location shooting for “Nashville.” While [...]

The Week at Belmont–October 11, 2012
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The Week at Belmont–October 11, 2012

Oppa Nick Style!! Our Intern Nick Miller gives us an ear and an eye full as he rants and raves and well dances his way from the gangnam style group. Chief Correspondent Katie Greene is suffering from a case of the mid-term blues and Annalise Kraus brings you underground rock [...]

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BU Blogs: Politics and Subways

As part of our new online push, each Friday the Belmont Vision will be showcasing new posts, blogs and columns. This week, we’re unveiling an elections blog written students Emily Cox and Collier Roberts. We’re also bringing back Belmont to Brooklyn, a look into two students’ experiences at Belmont East [...]

The Week at Belmont– October 4, 2012
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The Week at Belmont– October 4, 2012

Are you terrified of running by yourself? Do you lack the proper training to defend yourself from bodily harm? Chief Corespondent Katie Greene just might have a solution or two for you. Sarah Edwards, Junior Corespondent, returns with this week’s selection of #BelmontProblems and our host Annalise Kraus brings you [...]