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Despite the angry chants from the mob around her, Batgirl stepped forward to confront her newfound nemesis. This peculiar new foe had already crushed others just the day before, but …
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Despite only moderate news coverage, the European sovereign debt crisis is undoubtedly the first item atop President Obama’s morning briefs. The crisis, which has been ongoing for the past three …
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Every day, they see the blinking lights. They hear the loud screeching of the metal against metal. They see a large car move quickly along the rails in their direction, …
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Living in a dorm is an integral part of the freshman experience. A first year at Boston University would simply not be complete without the total lack of privacy, the …
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Vegetarian? Vegan? Sick of friends constantly going to restaurants where the only things available to eat are french fries and steamed vegetables? Have no fear! There are plenty of wonderful …
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If there’s one type of programming that’s reached a point of saturation on network TV, it’s the vocal competition series. Ever since American Idol exploded into a gigantic phenomenon (one …
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Between Tuesday and Wednesday this past week, 50 Boston University students auditioned for their chance to be “made” into something. In the past, typically pubescent teens signed on to star …
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Biddy. What a strange word, that. According to the ever-reliable Urban Dictionary, a “biddy” is a coupon used at McDonald’s in Australia…and a hot girl. Most BU students, though, are probably …
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This TweetCreep is a desperate plea to the BU community: Please stop making memes. Please stop making Shit ____ Say videos. PLEASE. Yes, some of them are funny. Some of …
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It’s time to get off of Facebook and Twitter and discover the joys of technology. With so many apps to choose from, the chances of finding a keeper are slim. …
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This week, the music world is amping up for our favorite night of the year: the Grammys. Rumors are swirling around potential performance surprises, guest appearances, and of course, winner …
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Red and pink hearts. Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. Aggressively marketed lingerie. Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, spawning obnoxiously romantic ads for diamonds and a flurry of sappy …
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