Hauntings at Boston University
October 9, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Hotels
Haunting stories come out during Halloween time, and some interesting ones come from college campuses. Whether they’re reports of true paranormal activity, or merely urban legends, I’ll let you decide.
Boston University students, both former and current, have had their share of haunting habitats, with two sites rumored to be sources of paranormal activity. Of course, this time of year the re-telling of these stories and legends circulate a little more widely!
The Charlesgate Hotel (20 Myrtle Street, Beacon Hill area of Boston) was built in 1891, and since the beginning has been rumored to be a site for paranormal activity. …read more
Back to Basics: Find a Cheap Meal on a College Campus
September 17, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Back to Basics, Food & Beverage, Money Saving Tips
It the food part of your travel budget is running a little low, but you just can’t face one more trip to the local grocery store for bread and peanut butter, try heading to a nearby college campus to find a hot meal for a reasonable price.
While many students take their meals in their dorm dining halls, most campuses still have other student dining facilities. Whether it’s a snack bar, cafe, full restaurant or bar, the prices are geared to a student budget. Of course, the food is geared to a student palate as well, but if you’ve been …read more





