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Author: Aria Ruggiero

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A Season-Lover’s Take on the Best of Fall

October 1, 2012October 1, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

As my suite mates and I sat in our common room yesterday on a rainy, lazy Sunday, not wanting to go outside to face the gray haze that is Boston …

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Feeling Intelligent? Smart Develops an Electric Bike

September 25, 2012September 24, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

The car brand Smart, which developed the iconic “smart car” that has gained popularity over the years as an environmentally friendly option, has introduced its next move in the car …

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100 Bay State Road is Open and Full of Promise

September 24, 2012October 21, 2021 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

This fall, 100 Bay State Road opened its doors for the first time to the Boston University community after its much anticipated arrival. The 99,600-square-foot building is the new place …

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Eye-Opening “101 Photos for Press Freedom”

April 19, 2012April 19, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

From March 21 until April 22, the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and the Consulate General of France in Boston in collaboration with Magnum photos, presents “101 Photos …

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Confessions of a Pinterest Dummy

April 13, 2012April 13, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

Pinterest, a photo sharing website, was first launched back in 2010 but has gained immense popularity in recent months. It is something that pops up on many a person’s Facebook …

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Boston University Announces 2012-2013 Tuition Increase

March 26, 2012March 25, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

On March 16, Boston University President Robert Brown released the 2012-2013 tuition, room and board rates for the upcoming school year. Tuition tops off at $42,400 while basic room and …

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Fan Backlash to Rihanna’s Collaboration With Chris

March 5, 2012January 26, 2013 - by Aria Ruggiero - 1 Comment

In the early morning of February 8th, 2009, just hours before some of the most iconic music stars would head to the Grammys, Chris Brown became infamous for abusing his …

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Studying Made Simple: A Guide to Facing Midterms Head-On

February 20, 2012February 19, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

A month into spring semester and it’s that time again. What time, you may ask? Crunch time. Midterms. Papers. Labs. Stress. And many college students, like myself, feel overwhelmed when …

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Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best, or Just Better Than the Worst?

February 9, 2012January 26, 2013 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

This past Sunday, Super Bowl XLVI pulled in record-breaking numbers, with approximately 111.3 million people viewing the event. Some people tuned in for the intense sitting-on-the-edge-of-the-seat game, in which the …

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“Sh*t Nobody Says at BU” Goes Viral

February 6, 2012February 6, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

This past week, the YouTube video “Sh*t Nobody Says at BU” went viral across the BU campus, getting passed around like a note during class via Facebook and Twitter. With …

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Super Bowl XLVI: Who Will Win?

January 30, 2012January 26, 2013 - by Aria Ruggiero - 1 Comment

This upcoming Sunday marks Super Bowl XLVI, a time for football fanatics to watch the two best teams in the NFC and AFC face off for the coveted title of …

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Violence in America: Comparing Black Friday to the Occupy Movement

December 4, 2011December 4, 2011 - by Aria Ruggiero - 1 Comment

Last week marked one of the most hectic days of the year. Forget Thanksgiving; Black Friday was upon us. The busiest shopping day of the whole year, Black Friday 2011 …

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