"Decisions about when and how to reopen campuses, modalities of instruction, class size, tuition, campus services and facilities, staffing levels, and working conditions have been dictated not just by the human needs of those who work or those we serve, but by the bottom-line priorities of upper administrators."
Archives for September 2021
STATE WIRE: AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE HELPS MASS FAMILIES RETURN TO WORK
“It was more importantly that it was out of necessity for them to get back to work.”
TIME FOR GROWTH
Three pounds per light and a Maine grower’s market
SKIN IN THE ONLINE RADIO GAME
How one station staffed by Hub mainstream radio expats is slowly reaching the world
ANTIMAN: EMERSON PROF RAJIV MOHABIR’S “HYBRID MEMOIR”
“I tried to reclaim power in that story of being outed and that word from people in my community.”
A MAJOR LEAP FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE DECRIMINALIZATION FRONT
“In addition, cities should deprioritize enforcement of laws concerning the cultivation, transportation, and exchange of psychedelic plants.”
SPEAK OUT WITH EAST BOSTON FAMILIES FIGHTING EVICTION
Send ZBA comments in opposition to 168 Gove Street building proposal
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? EYES
UNBOTHERED: NEW OOMPA ALBUM, RELEASE PARTY ANNOUNCED
Check Oompa with special guests at the Paradise on Oct. 8
POLITICS AND THE BOSTON LANGUAGE
I usually look for a positive hook, to tie these columns up with a neat bow.
DIG THIS: BOSTON LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO BREAK STEREOTYPES
The festival has been running since 2001, harnessing the power of film to bring cultures together.
FLYER FROM HOUSING COALITION IS MISINFORMATION ABOUT THREE BILLS TO SUPPORT TENANTS, STATE REP SAYS
"The warning about tax increases to owners of homes and businesses is 'meant to get your attention [but] has the benefit of being true'"
CHECK IT OUT: THE UNDERGROUND CAFE + LOUNGE AT LIGHTVIEW
Small local biz expands with fast casual restaurant celebrating neighborhood culinary culture
NEW REPORT SHOWS WHO BORE BRUNT OF COVID EVICTION CRISIS IN BOSTON
“70% of all eviction filings occurred in census tracts where the majority of renters are people of color.”
617SESSIONS RETURNS TO OFFER INDEPENDENT ARTISTS A CHANCE AT FREE STUDIO TIME
Studio sessions are rarely ever cheap, so to have it at a place as big as the Bridge was major.”
HOLLYWOOD COMES TO QUINCY. THIS TIME, THE CREW IS HERE TO STAY.
The crew here will construct doppelganger backdrops of several key moments in Whitney Houston’s career for the biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody in less than two weeks. As recently as last year, no one saw this coming.
THE CANNABIS ISSUE: AN INTERVIEW WITH MARQUIS NEAL OF LIFTED SMOKING GOODS
“I didn’t want to just sell accessories, I wanted to figure out how to make that tie into the community.”
DISTILLED KNOWLEDGE: BRIAN HOEFLING TEACHES COCKTAIL 101
“It’s not just a list of what’s there, but also an investigation of how the ingredients are modifying the base spirit, and what dimensions of base flavor, texture or aroma they’re contributing to create the overall balance in the drink.”
ANOTHER BIG INTERVIEW: LES CLAYPOOL
Primus do their best to honor Rush on A Tribute To Kings tour
BACKSTAGE WITH “STORIES FROM THE STAGE”
“When you hear this young man’s story and you hear him choke with emotion, it’s hard for anyone to say, Oh, this is just an opportunist coming to America to steal American jobs.”
THE STUFF WE’RE DOING THIS WEEK AROUND BOSTON. YOU SHOULD JOIN …
From shows to shows to shows to excellent LARPing
HIGH CHEW: HERE’S WHAT WE’RE SMOKING, DABBING, BITING, GRABBING
Naturally, we’re here to help. From visits to stores here to trips to other states where some of our cannabis cronies are based, we even have some insight into what Mass has in store.
GUEST OPINION: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE FINAL CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR
“Police reform must be on the forefront of any mayoral agenda.”
POLITICS AS USUAL WITH MINOR CHANGES
From a change in climate to a campaign against climate change, here’s where the winds are blowing
FOTOBOM: YO LA TENGO @ THE COLUMBUS THEATRE
FILM REVIEW: “THE VOYEURS”
Written and directed by Michael Mohan. Canada/US, 2021, 116 minutes. Available on Amazon.
A BRIEF MEDITATION ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT
And the possibility of its return
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? X
BOSTON LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL PRESENTS HEALTHY EATS
This year's theme for the festival is "Healthy Local Food for All."