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/  

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Oct. 1, 2021: Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available, Fire at Stuvi-I, Escalator Malfunction at Back Bay T station

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. 

Nov. 5, 2021: Remembering Boston University Academy Teacher Jennifer Formichelli, Reactions to Michelle Wu's Win in Mayoral Race, StuGov Endorses Faculty Union and Works with Q

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/  

Nov. 2, 2021: On-Campus Halloween Festivities, BU Poetry Reading Series Starts, Boston Mayoral Student Forum Held

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. 

Oct. 29, 2021: Kappa Sigma Suspended, Boston University Students Report Catcalling in Kenmore Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey challenges 2020 Boston Census Count

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/  

Oct. 22, 2021: Second Boston Mayoral Debate, Family and Friends Weekend, Boston Halloween Events

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/  

Oct. 18, 2021: CleanTech Club's New Green Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion Discussion on History of Disability Movement, First Televised Boston Mayoral Candidate

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/  

Oct. 15, 2021: 125th Boston Marathon both celebrated and concerning, Robbery at South Campus Domino’s, Boston City Council’s Surveillance Ordinance

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/  

Oct. 08, 2021: Allegations of Misconduct Against Orientation Director Shiney James, StuGov Approves Diversity Equity and Inclusion Act, Plans for I-90 Renovation

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/  

Oct. 4, 2021: BU divests from fossil fuels, BU political clubs weigh in on mayoral candidates, establishment of Boston's Black Men and Boys Club

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/  

Sept. 26, 2021: Additional Evidence Regarding Eric Ruske, Students Dissatisfied by ResLife, COVID-19 Cases Fluctuate in Massachusetts Universities

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/  

Sept. 24, 2021: Students Concerned about Crowding on Campus, Developments in StuGov's Senate, Designation of "Always Ask, Proud to Tell" Day

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/  

Sept. 20, 2021: New Cases of West Nile Virus, Students Fall Victim to Scams, Vandalism of 9/11 Memorial

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/  

Sept. 17, 2021: Death of Professor David Jones, robbery in Brookline Friday night, preliminary mayoral election results

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/  

Sept. 13, 2021: National Suicide Prevention Week, Students and Faculty Reflect on In-Person Transition, Methadone Mile Closure

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/ 

Sept. 10, 2021: CFA Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment, Mayoral Race Poll Updates, Remembering Graduate Kendall Castañeda

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