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Roblog is a weekly column dedicated to understanding the world of robotics. If science fiction is right and the impending robot apocalypse is real, it can’t hurt to be prepared. Come back every Wednesday for a new blog of robot rants.
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Whit Stillman certainly keeps up the trend of deadpan heroines in his newest film Damsels in Distress. The eccentric comedy, set on the grounds of a college campus, is anything …
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What a trip. Yes, this week’s episode was chock full of trips—physical, metaphorical, and psychedelic. The characters moved from place to place, in and out of reality, and in and out …
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Boom! Wham! Pow! The ComiQuad is a column dedicated to the spandex-laden world of comics and superheroes. It goes up each Tuesday and will alternate between comic book reviews and other comic book news. …
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After 17 years of centrist, conservative presidents (Chirac and incumbent Sarkozy), it seems as if French voters are finally ready for a change after Sunday’s first round of presidential elections. …
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Earth Day came early for Boston University last Thursday. While the “official” Earth Day is April 22, Boston University has been celebrating sustainability for days. This past week, the Green Restaurant …
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The “blame Obama” chorus is singing again. This time to the tune of high gas prices. Last week in response to declining approval ratings fueled by a 20 percent surge in the …
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At this weekend’s Boston Comic Con, The Quad was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview nine different comic book creators in a rapid-fire fashion. The first installment’s interviews include …
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Park City has Sundance, Austin has SXSW, and Boston has IFFB. The Independent Film Festival of Boston, while not as widely known as Sundance or SXSW, is the only festival …
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In the spirit of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, the BU Film Society is working to bring an arthouse classic to the big screen. The film of choice is François Truffaut’s …
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Believe it or not, writing this opening segment is pretty damn tricky. I have to think to myself, “What is important to my audience?” Sometimes, it’s BU or Boston related …
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UPDATED with new photos! This weekend, Boston Comic Con brought out artists, collectors, and fans alike to Hynes Convention Center to share their love of all things comic related. Here are some of the most impressive cosplay costumes that filled the convention this year.
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