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Sofar Sounds Boston: A Secret Show in a Recording Studio

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 - by Kylie Obermeier - Leave a Comment

A sweaty, dingy basement with a bunch of college-age kids. There’s weed and alcohol in abundance. There’s also music — a local artist or group. Some people watch and some people …

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Student Employees Burdened by MBTA Closings

March 2, 2015March 22, 2015 - by Olivia Costanzo - Leave a Comment

The suspension of MBTA services due to record-breaking snowfall last month left Boston University students and employees without a means of transportation and with fewer shifts. Anna Kemper (COM ’17) is …

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Facing the Flood

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015 - by Meiling Bedard - Leave a Comment

Over eight feet of snow has fallen on Boston in the past two months. But in the future, snowfall could be just one of Boston’s worries during a big storm. This winter, …

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Advantages of Going to College in Boston

December 19, 2014December 28, 2014 - by Michelle Cheng - Leave a Comment

Going to college in the city is expensive. The price of attending Boston University is $45,686 for the 2014/2015 academic year, much more expensive than going to college in places like the South …

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April in Thirty Seconds

June 21, 2014June 20, 2014 - by Kara Korab - Leave a Comment

There are so many tiny, fleeting moments in life—beautiful, tragic, awkward, funny, ordinary moments. It’s hard to remember them all. That is why I’ve tasked myself with recording a second …

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In Pictures: Boston Calling

June 4, 2014June 30, 2014 - by Kara Korab - Leave a Comment

All photos by Kara Korab For being only two years old, Boston Calling has it down. As The Quad covered previously, the three day festival was held downtown in City …

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Singing in the Rain: A Weekend at Boston Calling

May 30, 2014May 29, 2014 - by Evan Tuohey - Leave a Comment

“And we’ll remember this when we are old and ancient/Though the specifics may be vague.” Those lyrics from The Decemberists’ song “July, July!” perfectly encapsulated the atmosphere this past Saturday …

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Mayfair Festival a Hit at Harvard Square

May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 - by Carly Sitrin - Leave a Comment

All photos by the author. The crowd at Harvard Square this past Sunday was treated to a phenomenal trifecta: the giddiness of beautiful weather, the intoxicating scent of street food, …

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Rep Records Opens Up Boston’s Local Music Scene

May 2, 2014May 2, 2014 - by Vijayta Narang - Leave a Comment

Amongst the plethora of collegiate imports to Boston, one often hears complaints in the vein of, “Dude, the music scene here has nothing on (insert city here).” Rep Records begs …

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Old Towne, New Style: “The Well-Appointed Catwalk”

April 24, 2014October 25, 2014 - by Megan Kirk - Leave a Comment

This week, Old Towne, New Style highlights Boston based blogger Marissa Yaar from “The Well-Appointed Catwalk.”

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BU Marathoners Run for Lu Lingzi

April 21, 2014 - by Cecilia Weddell - Leave a Comment

Seven members of the BU community run today for a life gone too soon.

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March in Thirty-One Seconds

April 11, 2014April 11, 2014 - by Kara Korab - Leave a Comment

There are so many tiny, fleeting moments in your life—beautiful, tragic, awkward, funny, ordinary moments. It’s hard to remember them all. That is why I’ve tasked myself with recording a …

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