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Op-Ed: Roots in New York, Heart in Boston
Today, I was sitting in CAS, waiting for my class to begin. The mood of the events that have transpired over the past 24 hours was tangible. We’re still in …
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!mpact BU Meeting Discusses Tuition Hikes
This past Wednesday, the student-run group !mpact, whose goal is to end BU tuition hikes, gathered members of the Boston University community together to address a pertinent issue: “Is BU …
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Deciding the Future Role of Social Media
For most college-aged students, there was never such a thing as “social media” when they were growing up. It wasn’t until the rise of Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, and now countless …
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Reality Check: Identity Theft Happens to the Best of Us
Last week, I was catching up on some work in the library between classes. I received a text from my mother, which I assumed would either a) be hassling me …
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The Music Festival Phenomenon at a Glance
During the summer of 1969, the Woodstock Music & Arts Fair first took the stage in Bethel, New York, for what has become one of the most defining moments in …
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Remembering the ‘Marsh Chapel Experiment’
Marsh Chapel is a beacon in the center of the Charles River campus. As students of BU, we pass it on a daily basis, and it is a constant sight …
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A Psychologist’s Take on Moving Home Post-College
Next May, after four unbelievably quick and invigorating years at BU, I will be graduating. That thought in itself is frightening, before I even take into account that after my …
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Natural Immune System Boosters For the Winter Season
The winter season is perhaps my favorite time of the whole year. Streets in the city are lined with lit trees, the air becomes brisk, and is finally socially acceptable …
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Black Friday 2012: A Survival Guide
I enjoy spending the day after Thanksgiving curled up in a giant hand-knit blanket, sitting by the fire with my dog, and making delicious warm, festive drinks with my family–perhaps, …
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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: A Loss For Words
I sat down to write this in my warm clothes, inside my fully furnished suite, my laptop plugged in to charge, knowing that there are thousands upon thousands of others …
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Three Useful Budget Apps for Students
As a college student in Boston, I’ve learned how important it is to watch what I spend. Every little thing adds up: a ride on the T, a coffee every …
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Registration Made Simple: A Guide to Facing it Head-On
Fall rolls around quickly every year, gracing us with colorful leaves lining Comm Ave, pumpkin-flavored everything, and a cozy atmosphere across campus. It is also the time to register for …
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