High Costs, Higher Education
Many parents worry that their students’ futures will be bleak if they do not attend college. Higher education today is the pathway to becoming “something” someday. Unfortunately, in American universities, …
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College Students Can Change the MBTA & Boston for the Better
In Chicago, a University Pass model is positively touted as a way for students to get across town to internships, jobs, and events, benefiting both its users and the city’s …
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What to Think About Pink
With the advent of the Museum of Fine Arts’ most recent fashion exhibit “Think Pink” comes conversation around the history of pink, which is arguably the most evocative color of the spectrum. What IS the history of pink and what role does pink play in our contemporary society?
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The Anatomy of Award Shows: Behind the Curtain of The Oscars
Hollywood loves to applaud itself. A chance to brag, an excuse to be nostalgic, a spotlight to glow under. Here, in the midst of award season, is where Hollywood has …
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Home of the Braves
Boston University did not rise out of the Charles River. It is a heterogeneous hodgepodge of spur of the moment decisions. Although easy to take for granted, the layout of …
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College the American Way
Kento Okamoto lived in Tokyo for his whole life before college, but he isn’t very Japanese. He didn’t want where he would go to college—and therefore where he could get …
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The Importance of Diverse, Women-Led Shows
Do you happen to remember watching The Proud Family when you were growing up? Maybe you even caught a glimpse of That’s So Raven? I know when both shows came …
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“Cultural Appropriation”: Appropriate?
The first time I heard the phrase “cultural appropriation” used was only a few months ago. I was hanging out with some friends one night and one of them began …
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BU on Wheels: The Campaign for Greater Bike Safety
BU is open to the same dangers as the rest of Boston, and this means students on bikes need to be extra careful.
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BU Sustainability Creates Options for Every On-Campus Eater
There are a great many challenges during the first months of college. Figuring out how to get from one side of campus to the other between back-to-back classes (powerwalking will …
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New Apartment Inspections Ordinance Balances Safety and Reality in Allston-Brighton
Elle Harrigan (CAS ‘15) moved into her Allston apartment this past September, but moved out just one month later due to health and safety issues her landlord failed to properly …
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Make a Difference Monday: How Much Difference is it Making?
By now we’ve all heard about the Make a Difference Monday program. But is it more than meets the eye?
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