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Author: Kelly Dickinson

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Free and Freeing: Random Acts of Fun

April 15, 2011April 15, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

Like most broke college students, I often ask myself the same question over and over. Why do awesome things like concerts, movies and sports games have to cost money? Still, …

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BU Neofuturists Show Magnificently Madcap

April 5, 2011April 4, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

Last Friday and Saturday, the Boston University Neofuturist Project held its show “Pity (Us) Fools.” It was a high energy hour and a half of nonstop theatric randomness and chaos. …

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It’s Alive: Arts Live Comes to BU

April 5, 2011April 6, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

Arts Live @ BU, a Boston University website designed to be a guide to arts events both on and off-campus, is hosting its launch party this evening, April 5th. The …

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Say What: Spice Up Your Pre-Reg Planner

April 3, 2011April 4, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - 3 Comments.

Registration season is upon Boston University. Underclassmen are trying to fulfill divisional studies requirement and rising seniors who have fulfilled most of their requirements are just looking to accumulate some …

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Getting Down on “Friday”

March 25, 2011March 25, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - 1 Comment

So although “Friday” might represent an unwashable stain on the music industry, and may have forever deconstructed the self-esteem of an impressionable young woman, some good will indeed come out of it.

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A Year Later, Haiti Still Healing

March 21, 2011March 20, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude Earthquake struck the city of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Over fifty aftershocks followed in the next few weeks. Hundreds of thousands were killed and countless …

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The War on the War on Drugs

March 10, 2011March 10, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

David Rittgers does not fit the stereotypical profile for an advocate of drug decriminalization. He served in the United States Army, and is now a legal policy analyst for the …

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“Lovin’ the Body You’re In” Panelists Weigh in on Eating Disorders

February 25, 2011February 25, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - 1 Comment

Whether we want to admit it or not, body image is a major issue for women, and especially for college students. It is estimated that fifteen percent of college-aged females …

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Engineers Have More Fun

February 24, 2011February 24, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - 2 Comments.

For some liberal arts and communications majors, the life of an engineering student might seem to be a terrifying, fascinating enigma. Engineering involves math and science, the kryptonite of many …

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Boston University Lifehacking: The Nighttime Edition

February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - 1 Comment

Last semester the Quad compiled a list of solutions to help the frustrated student cope with the morning rush. But if there is one thing more frustrating for college students …

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Media Maven Comes to Campus

February 15, 2011February 15, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, February 9, Producer and President of NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks Lauren Zalaznick came to speak in Boston University’s School of Management.

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Have a Happy Valentine’s Day(s)

February 13, 2011February 14, 2011 - by Kelly Dickinson - 1 Comment

There are few holidays more polarizing than Valentine’s Day. Yes, Columbus Day has attracted some bad vibes recently, with its affront to modern sensibilities of political correctness. Some are upset …

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