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Author: Brittney McNamara

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Patti Stanger: The Millionaire Madmaker

September 15, 2011January 26, 2013 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

Patti Stanger, the Millionaire Matchmaker, makes me angry. Like really, really angry. Like sitting-in-bed-in-my-underwear-watching-TV-and-screaming-to-absolutely-no one angry. And I’m sure I’m not the only one. The premise of The Millionaire Matchmaker …

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Ted Cox Reveals Practices of Gay-to-Straight Programs

April 29, 2011April 29, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

Monday’s lecture, “What I Learned at Straight Camp,” revealed the inner workings of camp-like retreats aimed at turning gay men straight.

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Dr. Jon Krosnick: Climate Change is Still an Important Public Issue

April 7, 2011April 7, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

Dr. Jon Krosnick claimed that the American public is concerned about global warming during his lecture, “What the Public Thinks About Climate Change: Evidence from More Than a Decade of …

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All That Jazz: BU Jam Sessions

March 23, 2011March 23, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

Typically, the word “jazz” evokes images of dark, swanky night clubs circa 1920, filled with rebellious 20-somethings and soulful musicians. On Wednesday, Boston University’s second monthly Jazz Jam Session was missing that atmosphere, but had plenty of soul.

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Drugs, Graceland and Styx: A Peek Into Music Fanaticism

March 4, 2011March 4, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

Beneath a harsh spotlight that highlighted his salt-and-pepper hair, and face worn by drugs and years of partying, Steve Almond spewed curse words like a kid who had just discovered …

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Say What: Body Image Edition

February 25, 2011February 25, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

Between Late Nite’s BU platter, the GSU’s panda bowl and the dining hall’s endless buffet, making healthy choices can be a hard thing to do.  Wednesday night’s “Lovin’ the Body …

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Nicholas Iandolo Speaks About BS Free Writing

February 15, 2011February 18, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - 4 Comments.

Nicholas Iandolo says to be a successful screenwriter, or writer in general, you “gotta grow the thickest skin you can,” and just write!

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Inside The Artist’s Mind at ‘Opening Reception: “A Private Glimpse”’

February 7, 2011February 7, 2011 - by Brittney McNamara - Leave a Comment

On Thursday night, Art Institute of Boston senior Brianna Calello showed a photograph of a woman with some planning notes and a plaque that stated “You always get scared to shoot things …

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