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I'm a proud [https://www.northwestern.edu/nsfp//student-leaders/peer-advisers/ PA] to these jumping Biens ! | I'm a proud [https://www.northwestern.edu/nsfp//student-leaders/peer-advisers/ PA] to these jumping Biens! | ||
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Revision as of 22:04, 3 June 2020
Pronunciation
[biːnz]
[beenz]
Part of Speech
Noun (plural)
Description
A term referring to students studying in Bienen, Northwestern’s School of Music.
Etymology
Derived from Bienen. The school was renamed in 2009 to honor Northwestern’s President from 1995~2009, Henry Bienen [1].
Example Sentence
I'm a proud PA to these jumping Biens!
Speech Community
Primarily used by undergraduates of Bienen.
Other Spelling/Variations
- Bien (sing.)
- Beans (pl.)
- Bean (sing.)
Note: “Biens” is sometimes used interchangeably with “Beans” (or “Bean” for singular) because they share the same pronunciation, while “Beans“ also simultaneously refers to the famous art structure, “The Bean”[2], located in Chicago (popular leisure destination for Northwestern students; about half an hour away from Evanston by car).
Related Terms
References
External Links
Northwestern Bienen School of Music
Goettsch Partners Designs New Music Building for Northwestern University
