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“The Voice” and “The X Factor”: Looking at Vocal Competition in a New Light

September 27, 2012January 26, 2013 - by Adrian Burke - 1 Comment

Let’s face it–no matter how hollow the reward, no matter how cliché the production, no matter how asinine the direction–vocal competition shows aren’t going anywhere. They make a ton of …

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Newsic Music September 17th – 23rd: Green Day, LMFAO, Usher

September 27, 2012September 27, 2012 - by Nee-Sa Lossing - Leave a Comment

This week in chart-topper news: Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong exhibits a meltdown heard ’round the world, Usher hits the small screen and Rihanna reels in some headlines not related …

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‘The Master’ is Delightfully Dense

September 26, 2012September 26, 2012 - by Jon Giardiello - 2 Comments.

I won’t pretend I understood The Master. I can’t tell you exactly what it was about, and I’m not sure I would recommend it to most people. But when I …

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Spoons: A New Perspective on the World’s Oldest Utensil

September 26, 2012September 26, 2012 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

When was the last time you stopped to appreciate the simple elegance of a spoon or reflected on the vital role it has played in the evolution of the human …

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Feeling Intelligent? Smart Develops an Electric Bike

September 25, 2012September 24, 2012 - by Aria Ruggiero - Leave a Comment

The car brand Smart, which developed the iconic “smart car” that has gained popularity over the years as an environmentally friendly option, has introduced its next move in the car …

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Title Fight Shakes Things Up on “Floral Green”

September 25, 2012September 24, 2012 - by Burk Smyth - Leave a Comment

It’s taken me a long time to understand the appeal of Title Fight. They’ve always garnered a ton of praise and thanks to the often hype-driven world of punk, I’ve …

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Metric Uplifts at The Orpheum Theatre

September 25, 2012September 24, 2012 - by Vijayta Narang - Leave a Comment

Everyone shares milestones in their respective listening histories, which are forever instrumental in heralding the start of a new phase in music preferences. I am no exception: the first time …

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Adam Pagan Teaches Fresh Produce Cooking at the GSU

September 24, 2012September 23, 2012 - by Emily Payne - Leave a Comment

Thursday, September 21: 35 or so people gather at the GSU Link in front of a pop-up kitchen as the smell of fresh produce wafts in the air. Amidst the …

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We’ve Got Issues: Panel Examines To-Do List for Next Presidential Term

September 24, 2012September 23, 2012 - by Yasmin Gentry - Leave a Comment

Come January, President Obama might be sent home to a bitter Chicago winter with his tail between his legs. The same goes for Governor Romney if his multi-million dollar campaign …

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Paris St. Germain, The Yankees of France

September 24, 2012September 27, 2012 - by Chris Walker - Leave a Comment

The New York Yankees are the benchmark for athlete spending, with almost $198 million in salary this season according to USA Today. This salary allowance necessitates fielding top players like Derek …

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CGS is More Than Meets the Eye

September 24, 2012October 25, 2014 - by Amalie Steidley - Leave a Comment

If you walk into the lobby of the College of General Studies sometime in the next few days, you’ll hear a voice floating through the air. A video plays on …

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Choosing to be Great is Not Good Enough

September 24, 2012October 25, 2014 - by Allan Lasser - Leave a Comment

Since the semester began, our school’s administration has been hyping up both The Campaign for Boston University and its kickoff event, The Celebration of BU! This last week, Boston University …

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