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Every generation has an event that forms its identity. The assassination of John F. Kennedy or Martin Luther King, Jr. Pearl Harbor. Armistice Day, November 11, 1914. For my generation, …
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Orientation can be overwhelming, frustrating, and exciting—sometimes all three at the same time. Nothing takes the edge off better than knowing a little something about your new school—especially if that …
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Metcalf was rustling. Hundreds of people murmured as they took their seats. College kids flipped flashcards anxiously as they waited for the action to begin. Snazzily dressed older women shuffled …
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With Tufts recently outing BU’s 2011 commencement speaker, we here at The Quad landed our own interview with Tufts’ commencement speaker. However, at our guest’s request, we have decided to …
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Early this morning, thousands gathered in the Boston Common in a loud, yet peaceful, rally to celebrate the death of wanted terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden. People from all over Boston …
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The end of spring semester is upon us. The sun is shining, the trees are blooming, and students all over campus are fighting the eternal battle between studying for finals …
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On April 8 of this year, thousands of people employed by the United States government prepared to face the reality that they were unessential. The Senate, heavily populated by Democrats, …
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Stories are as diverse as the people who tell them. Some stories are epic, sweeping, like the tales of Gilgamesh and Beowulf. Others are personal, detailed, like Salinger’s Catcher in …
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A mirror set high on a wall reflects the scene: in the center of the oval room stands an enormous wooden table. It is covered with mismatched plates holding piles …
Read More Hi. My name is Amalie. I’m new here. When I first transferred to this enormous campus we call home, the sheer number of people striding down Commonwealth Avenue overwhelmed me. …
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Prometheus Bound, showing through April 2 at Oberon in Cambridge, is a classical myth told like never before—an archetypal struggle against tyranny set to rock guitars, sung by punk rock demons and angels in combat boots and negligees.
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Philip J. Crowley is a funny man. The Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, informally known as “PJ,” visited Boston University’s College of Communication yesterday, speaking at length about …
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