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Meet the College Course Fighting Online Terror With Empathy

February 14, 2017February 18, 2017 - by Jimmy King - Leave a Comment

BU students are in the classroom brainstorming ways to keep ISIS from recruiting young citizens online.

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Inside the Iranian-Americans Supporting Donald Trump

October 23, 2016November 14, 2016 - by Jimmy King - Leave a Comment

What do Iranian American Patriots think of Donald Trump?

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Rebooting Expectations for Women in Computing

April 14, 2014October 25, 2014 - by Ashley Hansberry - Leave a Comment

Boston University’s lopsided gender ratio is no secret. BU’s current population is roughly 60 percent female, a percentage that has continued to grow for the past 20 years. This phenomenon …

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Holiday Movie Preview

December 10, 2013December 10, 2013 - by Andrew Olson Evans - Leave a Comment

The holiday season brings a lot of things to mind. Colder weather, Christmas trees, candy canes, gift shopping, college students unable to enjoy these nice things because they are studying …

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Going Against a “Princess” Culture

November 22, 2013November 22, 2013 - by Yasmin Gentry - Leave a Comment

Considering how we’ve been fighting for women’s rights in America since the Civil War era, it’s safe to say gender equality, feminism, girl power, et cetera have been on everyone’s minds for a while. Yet, that doesn’t exactly mean we’re there.

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Iran: From Conflict to Compromise

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 - by Evan Tuohey - Leave a Comment

Up until August of 2013, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had served as the President of Iran for eight long years. If there was one distinct quality to note about Ahmadinejad during his …

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Why Can’t Everyone Be Edward Snowden?

November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 - by Evan Tuohey - Leave a Comment

“Hello. My name is Ed Snowden. A little over one month ago, I had family, a home in paradise, and I lived in great comfort. I also had the capability …

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Social Media, Social Activism, and Puppies

November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 - by Andrew Olson Evans - Leave a Comment

Anyone who has found themselves at the helm of a social media project, whether it be for a club or an event, has probably struggled with getting people to care. …

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BU Rowers and Spectators Flock to the River for the Head of the Charles Regatta

October 21, 2013October 21, 2013 - by Grace Rasmus - Leave a Comment

This past weekend sort of felt like a quintessential New England autumn, didn’t it? We saw hoards of adorable moms and dads stroll down Commonwealth Avenue for Parents Weekend, our …

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He Doesn’t Even Go Here: Penn State University Edition

October 10, 2013October 10, 2013 - by Joseph Martelli - 2 Comments.

It’s a new week and that means it’s about that time to walk the halls and sidewalks of a whole new campus, friends! Well…virtually, of course. Whether or not you …

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Out-of-State Sports Fans, Unite!

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 - by Beth St. John - Leave a Comment

With all the hype about Boston sports teams at BU, it’s time we represent all the teams we like way better.

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Homeland’s Third Season Is Make or Break

October 8, 2013October 8, 2013 - by Adrian Burke - Leave a Comment

Homeland is back on Sunday nights and (for the time being) it’s missing its leading man Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody, soldier turned terrorist turned congressman turned runaway. The show …

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