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Author: Carly Sitrin

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Dorm Stories: Danielsen Hall

September 29, 2014October 8, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

You may know it as the hyperbolic measurement usually followed by the words “end of the universe,” but Danielsen Hall is much more than a boundary between campus and city. …

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Friday Night Live with Aidy Bryant and Nasim Pedrad

September 11, 2014October 8, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - 1 Comment

Aidy Bryant and Nasim Pedrad are known for being anyone but themselves. The Saturday Night Live stars have appeared as singers, socialites, insecure teenagers, and literary titans all in a one-hour span. …

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Mayfair Festival a Hit at Harvard Square

May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

All photos by the author. The crowd at Harvard Square this past Sunday was treated to a phenomenal trifecta: the giddiness of beautiful weather, the intoxicating scent of street food, …

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Dorm Stories: Kilachand Hall

April 24, 2014April 24, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

Constructed in 1923 as a Sheraton Apartment Hotel, the Kilachand Hall building occupied a coveted square of space between Fenway and the Charles River Basin, drawing hundreds of famous faces …

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A Strong (and O’Brien) Sense of Humor

February 27, 2014February 27, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

Russian love letters, unwanted guests, weird little cousins, and eager office ladies were just some of the eclectic bits brought to the stage this past Saturday courtesy of comedy couple …

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Take A Gander At These Parkas

February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - 1 Comment

They’re here. Swarms have been spotted on the T, herds congregate in the GSU, and gaggles flock to Bay State Road. There simply is no escaping them. The Canada Goose …

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That’s a Wrap: Celebrity Burrito Roller Showdown at Anna’s Taqueria

January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

There’s only one place in Boston where a ballerina, columnist, Top Chef competitor, lead guitarist, @bostontweet, and RadioBDC personality convene and compete in a burrito rolling showdown. Anna’s Taqueria, a …

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Rubbernecking Crowd

January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

Last Friday night while Katy Perry was dancing on tabletops, taking too many shots, and kissing someone who she promptly forgot, students gathered at the College of Communication for a …

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Thanksgivvukah, Latkepalooza, and Other Festive Portmanteaus

December 6, 2013December 5, 2013 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

The most epic mashup of all time has come to a close. This past Thursday was the grand finale of the once in a lifetime extravaganza that was Thanksgivvukah 2013. …

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Transgender Awareness Week 2013: Crash Course

November 20, 2013August 18, 2021 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

This is a historic week. For the first time, BU is recognizing and celebrating Transgender Awareness Week, featuring events and activities geared towards changing the conversation about reality as a …

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Casa Aperta

November 15, 2013November 14, 2013 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

Studying Italian at BU? Tired of completing sentences, conjugating verbs, and filling in blanks? Maybe you’re looking for a space to test your verbal skills, or want to experience conversation …

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Why We Need The “D”

November 11, 2013October 14, 2021 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

Dr. Michael Holick speaks about the health benefits of vitamin D as part of the 2013 University Lecture.

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