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Saving the Superheroines: A B.U. Analysis of Women in Comics

February 12, 2012January 20, 2013 - by Jon Erik Christianson - 3 Comments.

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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Looking at Europe from America

February 12, 2012February 13, 2012 - by Ian Moskowitz - 4 Comments.

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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Proposed MBTA Cuts Spark Student Response

February 12, 2012February 13, 2012 - by Chris Walker - 3 Comments.

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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The Quad’s Guide to Moving Off-Campus

February 12, 2012February 12, 2012 - by Kelly Dickinson - Leave a Comment

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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VEG’N OUT: Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants In and Around Boston

February 12, 2012February 13, 2012 - by Patricia Bruce - 2 Comments.

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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Clearly, We Wanna Hear More People Sing

February 10, 2012January 26, 2013 - by Adrian Burke - Leave a Comment

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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“MADE” Meets BU

February 10, 2012February 10, 2012 - by Ingrid Adamow - Leave a Comment

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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Hello There “Biddy,” My Old Friend

February 10, 2012February 10, 2012 - by Sarah Merriman - 6 Comments.

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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BU TweetCreep: February 5th – February 10th

February 10, 2012February 9, 2012 - by Liz Breen - Leave a Comment

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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5 Apps You Need to Know About Now

February 10, 2012February 9, 2012 - by Briana Seftel - 1 Comment

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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Newsic Music February 3rd-10th: Grammy Preview, Lady Gaga, Klaxons

February 10, 2012February 13, 2012 - by Nee-Sa Lossing - Leave a Comment

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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Feel the Love: Fun Fashion For the Single and the Attached This V-Day

February 10, 2012February 9, 2012 - by Sharon Weissburg - Leave a Comment

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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