I could have missed out on big lessons and big wins because I decided not to take a risk. Maybe that’s the riskiest thing of all. Because who knows — my $5 could turn into $500, $1000 or a billion dollars. Probably not a billion, but still — little bets can go a long way.
Massachusetts voters approved three ballot questions and rejected two others on Nov. 6, with the approved measures set to impact government transparency, education requirements and rideshare worker rights.
Question 3, a ballot measure seeking to allow unionization and collective bargaining for transportation network drivers, has sparked support from Massachusetts state senators, but Uber and Lyft remain neutral.
I make it a point to ask my Uber drivers how their day is going, maybe even strike up a conversation about where they’re from or what they do. Those who are receptive to it turn it into a peaceful conversation — something to pass the time on the drive. Sometimes it doesn’t go anywhere, and you just have to respect that, but most of the time you can tell they appreciate your empathy and will engage just as far as you’re willing.
Three BU unions — BU ResLife Union, BU Graduate Workers Union and BU Part-Time Faculty — rallied at the George Sherman Union on Oct. 20 about their recent ratified bargaining demands and marched to 1 Silber Way to deliver their demands to University administrators.
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Sept. 20-25, including a report of the club hockey coach allegedly striking a player, trespassing, harassment, a well being check and more.
