Boston,
Massachusetts -- Joseph "Joey" Hanzich, Membership Director
for College Democrats of Massachusetts (CDM) from 2004 to 2005, died
last Thursday. He was 22.

Mr. Hanzich energetically contributed
to a variety of Democratic causes, serving as Vice President of the
Harvard College Democrats, as well as on the Executive Board of CDM.
When not involved in politics, he directed Harvard's Relay for Life
cancer fundraiser and was a member of the American Cancer Society.

CDM Ba-ROCKS, Hill-BLAZES, and Edward-IZES CDA Convention!

Columbia, South Carolina -- The College Democrats of Massachusetts (CDM) attended the 2007 College Democrats of America Annual Convention hosted by the University of South Carolina last week. CDM arrived at the convention with 13 delegates from 10 different Massachusetts schools, which garnered a total of 38 electoral votes for the organization, making it the third largest delegation in the country.

While visiting South Carolina, the College Democrats of Massachusetts helped to elect one of their own, CDM Finance Director Kyle Schulberg (Stonehill ’08), to the position of Director of Development for the College Democrats of America. Schulberg, who has previously served CDM as Legislative Director and South Shore Regional Director, also founded a chapter of College Democrats at Stonehill College.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New CDM Executive Board Gets
to Work

Boston, Massachusetts
-- Monday, June 18, 2007 — The College Democrats of Massachusetts’ newly-formed
Executive Board has jumpstarted its work for the coming year and its officers
are laying the groundwork for the significant progress they plan to make during
their one-year terms.

The Executive Board members elected at the College Democrats
of Massachusetts (CDM) Annual Convention this spring finished, just last night,
selecting two additional and very qualified college democrats to remaining
Executive Board (E-Board) positions, thereby rounding out the board and setting
the stage for an amazingly productive year.

Visit this link for details: http://campusprogress.org/common/1352/national-day-to-make-college-affordable-1707

Just a few months ago, young voters
came out in force and helped elect a new Congress. Now, we deserve the
attention of this new Congress on one of the biggest issues we face: the rising
cost of higher education.

Although college costs are spiking every year, the last Congress pushed through
massive cuts in student aid.

We’re lobbying now to call on the new Congress to make good on its promise to
help students and young people. Nancy Pelosi is organizing an agenda for the
first one hundred hours of new Congressional leadership. Legislation to make
college more affordable should be included in that agenda. We helped to put
these new lawmakers in office, and it's time for them to promote opportunity
for us all by making college more affordable!

On January 11th, 2007, our national coalition will hold a press event and lobby
Congress at the Capitol in DC, while people across the country call on their
representatives to make college affordable now.

Join us by telling your representative to cut the interest rates on student
loans in half now as a first step towards making college affordable.

CDM was called "especially active and effective" by bloggers on DailyKos.com-

Check out the post!

Last night, College Democrats of Massachusetts made the first of what is sure to be many trips to New Hampshire to volunteer at a UNH event.

Click here to watch!

 

By Sarah Schweitzer, Globe Staff | October 17, 2006

Boston College is giving its administrators the right to reject student-recruited speakers if their views or opinions conflict with the school's Catholic and Jesuit identity and another speaker to offer the Catholic viewpoint cannot be found.

The policy change in the student guidebook underscores the challenge facing BC as it seeks to maintain a Catholic identity even as it attracts a more diverse student body from across the nation. The move has angered some faculty and students who say the policy threatens free speech on campus.

12.14.2005

College Democrats of Massachusetts Appreciate Romney's Gift

BOSTON , December 14—Governor Mitt Romney finally did something in the best interest of Massachusetts today. He declared he would not be running for reelection for Governor of Massachusetts in 2006, indicating to many, that he is continuing his plans to become the Republican candidate for the Presidential race in 2008.

In an election which produces a winner or loser, Romney would end up looking foolish in either outcome. In 2006, his hope of reelection looks as bleak as his popularity level among Massachusetts voters. If somehow, Romney were to win, he would be stuck in a four-year term, placing him in difficult and inopportune position to declare candidacy for President. As manipulative as his decision sounds, to his credit, Romney is finally being realistic about his political career in Massachusetts and confessing his true ambitions.

12.7.2005

BOSTON COLLEGE BANS GAY DANCE AND HIV/AIDS FUNDRAISER

ADMINISTRATION CENSORS GLBT STUDENTS ONLY MONTHS AFTER ADOPTING A MORE GAY FRIENDLY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.

( Boston, MA )- Following months of planning on the part of the GLBT community, Boston College has decided to cancel a planned "AIDS Benefit Gala, A Celebration of Diversity" which was to be held on December 9. The Dean for Student Development, Robert Sherwood, with the support of the Vice-President for Student Affairs, Cheryl Presley, abruptly informed organizers of the decision. This came as a shock to the GLBT community and other Faculty, Staff, and Students of Boston College, as the University recently adopted a new notice of non-discrimination committing itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for students, regardless of sexual orientation.

11.6.2005

Victory for College Democrats Comes Sooner than Expected

Medford , MA — November 6, 2005 —“It was no trouble getting here,” insisted Senator John Kerry, as he talked about his journey to Tufts University . “We just followed Judge Alito's directions. Just take a right every time.” Laughter filled the room of approximately 90 young Democrats leaders representing 22 colleges from across the state, gathered in the Crane Room of Paige Hall.

These 90 young Democrats leaders, most of whom had never met each other, were invited by the Massachusetts Democratic Party, Senator John Kerry and the College Democrats of Massachusetts (CDM) to partake in a political organizing session in preparation for Election 2006.