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The CW’s The Carrie Diaries borrows the names of the characters of its mega-hit predecessor, but not much else. Although HBO’s flagship series Sex and the City connected with millions of …
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Robotics technology is evolving so quickly that new robots are being put to use before the potential consequences can be understood. Stock market traders, automated surgeons and robots like Boston …
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This past Tuesday a discussion panel was held in BU’s Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism which addressed issues regarding sexual violence within the queer community. The event was organized …
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For the Center for Career Development, exploring how friends and acquaintances manage their social lives never seemed to be a highlight. But “Face-To-Face Networking,” a workshop generally offered weekly, is …
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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 Wednesday and will alternate between comic book reviews and other comic book news. …
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For those of us who missed the Girl Scout Cookie season, it’s not going to be a problem anymore… at least not for those who are obsessed with Thin Mints. …
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Mayor Menino wants to reduce Boston’s greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020, but he can’t do it on his own. On April 25, the same day Mayor Menino will officially …
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Becoming a successful journalist is no longer about simply having good writing and reporting skills. As the industry changes, print newspapers die out, and the world goes digital, aspiring journalists …
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For most college-aged students, there was never such a thing as “social media” when they were growing up. It wasn’t until the rise of Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, and now countless …
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College is an intensified environment where students are at high risk of mental illness and emotional distress. Fortunately, many universities are taking steps to adjust to the changing needs of students, to make sure that they leave school in one piece and are ready for the challenges ahead.
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Everyone loves new clothes, but it usually comes at a cost. While the cost usually is monetary, it can also be environmental. On Wednesday evening, Taylor McVay, a local clothing maker and …
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Have you ever heard of a young man, blessed with athletic talent and the body to match, who was willing to hand it all back, willing to give it all …
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