B…Who?: Sumner Redstone
For more than 30 years, the name Redstone has been connected to Boston University. One might have heard it in the College of Communication’s student film festival—the Redstone Film Festival. …
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New App Offers Money and Raises Eyebrows
We’ve seen the rise of “verbing” nouns in our era of massive technological growth. Society commonly accepts terms such as “Googling” or “friending” when referring to the massive websites Google …
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Istanbul, the Hidden Gem of Europe (and Asia)
One of the most notable aspects of a semester abroad in Europe is the wanderlust that seems to seize every single person in the program. Yes, places like Barcelona, Paris, …
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Bees Survive Nemo Thanks to BU Beekeepers
The day after the 2013 blizzard, while other Boston University students were diving into snow drifts and taking future profile pictures, Brendan Hathaway (ENG ’14) was making his way down …
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An Interview with Willy Moon, Night Watchman of Pop Culture Recycling
The man that enters stage center exudes a “King of Cool” vibe reminiscent of Steve McQueen. Just as his music is meticulously sculpted and crafted, Willy Moon’s presence from head …
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Explain A Like I Am B: Toni Morrison and Nicki Minaj
During a staff meeting several weeks ago, one of the writers (Naomi Spungen) told The Quad about a new subreddit called explainlikeIAmA. In it, you are able to chose a subject …
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Quadcast, Episode 3: Stereotypes
Your browser does not support audio embedding. It would be impossible to write a series on BU culture and not talk about stereotypes. They’re everywhere. I think it took me …
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A Streetcar Named “A”
Let’s take a second to think about the alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, etc. That’s how it goes. Starting with A and in that sequence, that is what …
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Twitter Saves Lives, One Natural Disaster at a Time
Amidst disaster and destruction, Twitter users will never fail to find the humor. @HURRICANESANDY’s sass brought laughs to the October hurricane, and @Hurricane_Irene of 2011 had attracted 25,000 followers with …
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The Emotional Evolution of Social Media
A November 2012 study found that 98% of 18-24 year olds use social media. The same study determined that Americans, on average, spend about 7.6 hours per month on online …
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Remembering the ‘Marsh Chapel Experiment’
Marsh Chapel is a beacon in the center of the Charles River campus. As students of BU, we pass it on a daily basis, and it is a constant sight …
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NYFW Fall Ready-To-Wear 2013: A Cast of Characters
New York Fashion Week for fall ready-to-wear collections never disappoint. These are the shows that explore the limits and variety of what we wear every day–they are brash, unexpected, and …
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