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In 2007, an estimated 9.2 million children around the world died from largely preventable causes such as illness, malnutrition, conflict, poor hygiene, and a lack of access to safe drinking water. Many people, including myself, believe that this number is completely unacceptable. Thankfully, there are a variety of organizations that feel the same way and they are doing what they can to bring this number down to zero.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) was created in 1946 to address the needs of children throughout the developing world and, so far, they have saved more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization. They operate in more than 150 countries and work at the family, community, regional, and country level in order to create lasting positive changes in children’s lives. The funds collected by this organization do not go to waste—90% of the contributions they receive are put toward their mission of raising awareness HIV/AIDS, violence, poor education, and unfortunate global policies.

Today, October 11, in the RCC lower foyer, BSU will be doing its part to raise money through “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF”. The International Culture Club will be collecting money from 11:00 –2:00 and everyone is encouraged to donate whatever they can—even spare change!

To give you a little perspective…

$0.25 gives 10 kids clean water to drink for a day
$1 pays for protein biscuits for a starving shild
$17 keeps a kid safe from 6 killer diseases
$24 supplies an emergancey first aid kit
$257 buys a School-in-a-Box so kids can learn anywhere
$500 provides a water pump for a village or school

So Please stop by and donate! And, this isn’t the only opportunity to put your Halloween spirit towards a greater cause–check out the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF web page and UNICEF’s stylish Trick-or-Treat inspired bag.

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Let’s face it: commuters have a LOT to worry about: schoolwork, home life, part-time/full-time jobs, gas prices, etc… Most importantly, it can sometimes be a challenge for commuters (myself included) to feel involved and accepted on campus, but this week, there’s absolutely no excuse not to take advantage of the amazing events planned especially with commuters in mind.

October 11 through October 14 is officially Commuter CAN week! Sponsored by the Office of Commuter Services and the Commuter Student Association, this week is full of activities and freebies that won’t make you late for work or wish you lived in a dorm! Here’s how the week will go down:

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 11th

Some say “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” but on Tuesday, save your flex points and come to a free buffet luncheon from 11AM-1PM in RCC 004. I know it may be hard to resist your usual chicken cutlet sandwich, but come on- mix it up a bit.

If you’ve got some time to kill later in the day, stop by RCC 004 from 1PM-4PM for some free, festive pumpkin painting! Chill out, pile on the glitter paint, meet some new people, and create your own little Halloween decoration.

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 12

Just in case one free meal wasn’t enough for you, the BSU Peer Educators are sponsoring another FREE luncheon from 12PM-1PM in the RCC Small Ballroom. I’ll remind you once again: step AWAY from the chicken cutlet sandwich and go for some free, friendly food instead.

Ever wanted to go to one of those insane corn mazes that are in almost every made-for-TV Halloween movie ever? Head on over to the Commuter Service Office and sign up to go on the FREE trip to Nesralla Farm from 4PM to 6PM! And, hey, if mazes aren’t your thing, there are hayrides too. Everyone loves hayrides.

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 13

Do any of the following words sound appealing to you?

Games. Snacks. Wii. Friends.

If you answered yes, head on over to the Commuter Lounge on Thursday and you might just get a little of everything.

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 14

That guy who said “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” has obviously never been to BSU because we’re giving free meals away like they’re unwanted pennies. If you’d like to ditch your normal morning Dunkin’ Donuts run for the day and enjoy a social, satisfying breakfast, go on over to the Commuter Lounge from 8AM-10AM and chow down to your heart’s content.

Do you like bowling? Do you like dinner? Do you like both of them together?

If so, grab some friends and drive down to Viking Recreation Center (it’s literally right down the street- here, I’ll even give you directions to get there) to knock down some candlepins. Then, come back to campus for…. (wait for it)… another free dinner! They say we’re in a recession, but come on. 4 free meals in one week?

 

What are YOU looking forward to most this week? Bowling? Food? Corn mazes? Wii games? 

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The Best Sandwich at BSU

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by ChrisMedeiros on October 3, 2011

I would suggest reading this blog on an empty stomach because this week I will be shedding some more light on what exactly are the best food options here at BSU and some of the surrounding area. Utilizing my culinary knowledge, I am here to inform everyone about the good, the bad, and sometimes ugly choices of hand crafted sandwiches at different dining halls and restaurants.

The Best Wraps

Without a doubt the best place on campus to get a sandwich or wrap is the stand located in Tillinghast Hall (Tilly). You are able to choose between a few choices of wraps such as the chicken ceasar wrap or buffalo chicken. If nothing on the menu catches your eye the nice people there will be able to make you a combination of literally any type of bread and meats you wish. My personal favorite is a buffalo chicken wrap with ranch dressing , lettuce and bacon. All this added to the buffet-style hall with unlimited fries (or any other side) makes for a delicious lunch.

Cutlets and Steak

The most consistent food stop around campus for sandwiches is defintley located in Bear’s Den. I have never once stopped at lunch at this popular on campus spot and have been dissatisfied with my order. My personal favorite here, the chicken cutlet sandwich, is a simple, yet delectable entree. The fried chicken they use in the sandwich tastes just like chicken tenders. Throw on some ketchup, add a side of fries, and you’ve got a great lunch.

Not only is the chicken cutlet a favorite but the burgers and steak’n'cheeses are also phenomenal. The food is made fresh, right in front of your eyes and although it may be a slightly greasy experience, the amazing flavor and satisfaction makes it one of the most popular on-campus meal options.. Also, make sure to ask for extra cheese on your steak’n'cheese because sometimes it gets melted/mixed off while cooking.

Some not-so Great Choices…

While I praised Tilly earlier for its sandwich shop, keep in mind that these should be the only wraps on your radar when in this dining hall. There will always be burgers, chicken sandwiches or something similar to this available on the side of the hall opposite of the wrap-stand. While these are certainly convenient for the sudent on the go, I would advise you to stay away from them at most times if possible. The burgers are usually soggy and just not too tasty, so eat at your own risk.

Also, the grillng stop in Crimson Dining Hall is not the best place for burgers (perhaps outside of their steak and cheese) because usually you will get stuck with a sandwich that has been sitting  under a heat lamp for too long- not to mention the sad excuse for bacon they use on their sandwiches as well.

Off-Campus Possibilities

If you find yourself looking for something different than campus food, there is a Subway in the Bridgewater shopping center (who doesn’t love Subway!?) Also, if you want to meet your favorite blogger in person, stop by D’Angelo’s (located right near Bridgewater Liquor) and you can find their newest addition of sandwich maker- me!

So there you have it people, everything you need to know about America’s favorite food choice: the sandwich. Choose wisely and good luck in all your future grub sessions.

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