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Speak for Yourself: Allston Open Mic Night
This past weekend on November 17, Speak for Yourself hosted an Allston themed open mic night in a dirty basement (how fitting). Topics of poems ranged from finding sex appeal …
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Black Friday 2012: A Survival Guide
I enjoy spending the day after Thanksgiving curled up in a giant hand-knit blanket, sitting by the fire with my dog, and making delicious warm, festive drinks with my family–perhaps, …
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Massive Online Education Puts Internet to a Good Use
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have reached an unexpected peak in popularity this year. With universities like Stanford and MIT offering free versions of their courses online and for-profit companies like …
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Greetings from the Free City of Christiania
Christiania was something unexpected. I visited it as a last-minute outing on my recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. It was two blocks away from Vor Frelsers Kirke, a big baroque …
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The Quad Gives Thanks
I am thankful for all the corgis on the Internet, especially Corgnelius, Waffles, and Hazel. But I am thankful for my baby Cailey, who is not a corgi, most of all. – Lauren Michael, …
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Students Concerned After String of Off-Campus Assaults
On Thursday, November 14, Boston University students were sent a message from the BU Emergency Alert system, a name the community is all-too familiar with this semester. This time, it …
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Alternative Spring Break Changes Trip Destinations, Registration Process
On the evenings of Nov. 13 and 14, students filled the GSU Backcourt for the BU Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Information Fair. Manned with trifolds, stickers and even candy, coordinators …
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Off-Campus Housing and Other Heartbreaks: Tips for the “Hunt”
When Boston’s real estate market hung up its “Open for Business” sign on the first of November, it marked the start of an annual event. Yes, it is indeed that time …
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This Winter, I’m Hoping for Disaster
While most of Boston University’s student population groaned at last Thursday’s snow debut, I couldn’t have been happier. From the minute the first few flakes turned the ground white, I …
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BU Graduates Are More Employable Abroad
We can all breath a sigh of relief. News stories circulating around BU have been fairly positive this semester. Finally, Boston University is getting the recognition it deserves. Despite last …
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FASHION S(QUAD): Killer BU Street Style
For many BU students, Comm Ave isn’t just the way to class–it’s a runway. Street style at BU is easy pickings, with so many creatively dressed students roaming the campus. …
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Thoughts on Boston’s Rodent Problem
The evening was transpiring like any other. I was sitting on my bed, laptop propped up on my knees, browsing clogs on eBay while waiting for the water in my …
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