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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 JinWRITTEN BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Nellie Maloney, Sophie JinEDITED BY: Lindsay ShachnowBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Claire Law, Jeromy Russ, Talia LissaurMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Tompson, Jit Ping LeeEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ruihan Yang, Jesus Marrero Suarez, Bella RamirezMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Bailey Salimes, Jit Ping Lee, Sophie Jin, Veronica ThompsonEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jean Paul Azzopardi, Talia Lissauer, Bella Ramirez, Seamus WebsterMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpetLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ThompsonWRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Veronica ThompsonEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Walker Armstrong, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Hailey Pitcher, Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 KedeforsWRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes, Sophie Jin, Kajsa KedeforsEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Anna Videgar, Casey Choung, Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Bella Ramirez, Tian Liao, Seamus Webster, Casey Choung, Jennifer SmallMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Taylor Hawthorne, Jit Ping LeeEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Artemis Huang, Fiona Broadie, Sydney Topf, Ava Berger, Emilia Wisniewski MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Bella Ramirez, Fiona Broadie, Yoko Zhu, Ruhika PondaMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson and Jit Ping LeeEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez, Anna Vidergar, Emilia Wisniewski, Yiling QiuMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ThompsonEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Casey Choung, Cassandra Dumay, Talia Lissauer, Bella RamirezMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LeeWRITTEN BY: Nellie MaloneyEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emilia Wisniewski Tanisha Bhat and Talia Lissauer Bella RamirezMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 JinEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ruihan Yang, Emilia Wisniewski, Tanisha Bhat, Seamus Webster, Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Jit Ping LeeEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Ruihan Yang, Ruhika PondaMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Vernonica Thompson and Jit Ping LeeEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Tian Liao, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Walker Armstrong MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 JinEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Fiona Broadie, Tanisha Bhat, Walker Armstrong, Bella Ramirez, Yoko Zhu MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Rani Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie MaloneyEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Walker Armstrong, Anna Vidergar, Leila El Alam, Olga Benacerraf, Tanisha BhatMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Fiona Broadie, Kerry O'Gara Donovan, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Lauren Rowlands, Jit Ping Lee, Cici YuMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 JinEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lauren Rowlands, Sangmin Song, Talia Lissauer, Casey Choung, Bella Ramirez MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Tara Dave, Tian LiaoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ThompsonWRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping LeeEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Tanisha Bhat, Sangmin Song, Zoe Tseng, Taylor Brokesh, Bella RamirezMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LeeWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Jit Ping Lee, Cici Yu, Nellie MaloneyEDITED BY: Veronica ThompsonBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Sean Young, Talia LissauerMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 HawthorneWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Taylor HawthorneEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emilia Wisniewski, Bella Ramirez, Cici Yu, Tanisha BhatMUSIC: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 MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 HawthorneWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Taylor Hawthorne, Nellie MaloneyEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jessie O'Leary, Carly Breland, Seamus Webster, Bella RamirezMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 JinWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Taylor Hawthorne, Sophie JinEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Emilia Wisniewski, Phoebe Chen, Jit Ping Lee, Zoe TsengMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 MaloneyWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Nellie Maloney, Cici Yu EDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Bella Ramirez, Lindsay Shachnow, Ava Berger, Annalise FreimarckMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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, WRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Mia ParkerEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cameron Morsberger, Colbi Edmonds, Anna Vidergar, Taylor Brokesh, and Samuele PetruccelliMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LiuEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Phil London, Sangmin Song, Viktoria Popovska, Stella TannenbaumMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 HawthorneWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Sophie Jin, Taylor HawthorneEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Isabella Abraham, Tanisha Bhat, Anna Vidergar, Cici Yu, Phil LondonMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LiuWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Bailey Salimes, Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, EDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ashley Soebroto, Metta Santoso, Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Passage by EdoyLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progression/passage-1License: 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 JinWRITTEN BY: Taylor HawthorneEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Greye Dunn, Sophie Nye, Phoebe Chen, Hailey PitcherMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 JinWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Sophie Jin EDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Olga Benacerraf, Lauren Rowlands, Madhri Yehiya, and Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 YuEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lindsay Shachnow, Kendall Richards, Claire Zhang, Phil London MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Passage by EdoyLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progression/passage-1License: 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 SoebrotoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ThompsonEDITED BY: Veronica ThompsonBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Cameron Morsberger, Colbi Edmonds, Anna Vidergar, Phil London, and Taylor Brokesh MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 SalimesWRITTEN BY: Cici Yu, Jit Ping Lee, Veronica ThompsonEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Phoebe Chen, Claire Zhang, Julie Raporte MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 JinWRITTEN 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 LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 SalimesWRITTEN BY: Jit Ping Lee EDITED BY: Veronica ThompsonBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez, Lauren Rowlands, Sangmin Song, Jit Ping Lee, Aaron VelascoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ParkerWRITTEN 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 YuMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LeeEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Phil London, Tanisha Bhat, Pedro Juan Orduz, Greye Dunn, Madison MercadoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ThompsonWRITTEN BY: Mia Parker, Taylor Hawthorne, Veronica ThompsonEDITED BY: Mia Parker BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Nathan Lederman, Anna Vidergar, Samuele Petruccelli, Phoebe Chen, Lauren Rowlands, and Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 SalimesWRITTEN BY: Chris Relyea, Jit Ping Lee, and Cici YuEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Lauren Rowlands, Olga Benacerraf, Greye Dunn, Madison Mercado, and Phil LondonMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Passage by EdoyLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progression/passage-1License: 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 MacheskyWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Jackson MacheskyEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez, Madhri Yehiya, Tanisha Bhat, Madison Mercado, Olga BenacerrafMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ParkerEDITED BY: Nellie Maloney BASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Aaron Velasco, Emily Stevenson, Anna Vidergar, Alexandra DowdMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LiuWRITTEN BY: Veronica Thompson, Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Katrina LiuEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Anna Vidergar, Aaron Velasco, and Madison MercadoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LiuWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Anjeli Smith, Veronica Thompson, Nellie MaloneyEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Daniel Kool, Samuele Petruccelli, Greye Dunn, Aaron Velasco, Taylor Brokesh, Tanisha BhatMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 TangWRITTEN BY: Katrina Liu, Anjeli Smith, Sarah Wager, Mia ParkerEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Vanessa Bartlett, Nick Kolev, Emily Stevenson, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Samuele Petruccelli MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LiuWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Katrina Liu, Anjeli SmithEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Molly Farrar, Emily Stevenson, Vanessa Bartlett, Colbi Edmonds, Daniel Kool, Madhri YehiyaMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ParkerWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Katrina LiuEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Jesús Marrero Suárez,Tanisha Bhat, Olga Benacerraf, Emily Stevenson, Samuele Petruccelli, Sam Trottenberg, Joel Lau, MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 BergerWRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Veronica Thompson, Ele Berger, Anjeli Smith, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina LiuEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Tanisha Bhat, Molly Farrar, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Daniel KoolMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 LiuWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Anjeli Smith, Nellie Maloney, Rani ThompsonEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Juncheng Quan, Rachel Do, Nathan Lederman, Sam Trottenberg, Madison Mercado, Taylor Brokesh, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Vanessa BartlettMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: 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 ThompsonWRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Ele Berger, Rani Thompson, Mia Parker, Anjeli Smith, Katrina LiuEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Madhri Yehiya, Aaron Velasco, Taylor Brokesh, Sam Trottenberg, Jesús Marrero Suárez, Tanisha Bhat, Anna StjernquistMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/