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Author: Naomi Spungen

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It’s Finally SoWa Season!

April 29, 2013May 5, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

Next Sunday marks the re-opening of SoWa Open Air Market, Boston’s summertime shopping and dining mecca for vintage wear, craft, and food truck enthusiasts. The seasonal marketplace will remain open to …

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Vigil Held to Honor Victims of Marathon Bombing

April 17, 2013April 17, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

The atmosphere was somber at Tuesday evening’s vigil held in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The event took place in Marsh Plaza at 5:30 p.m. and …

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I can't wait!
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Whole Foods Market To Open In Brookline Amid Corporate Controversy

April 11, 2013April 11, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 2 Comments.

  This coming Thursday, Whole Foods Market, an Austin-based supermarket chain specializing in organic and environmentally responsible products, will be opening its newest location in the heart of BU’s south …

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QAC Sponsors Sexual Assault Awareness Panel

April 4, 2013April 4, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

This past Tuesday a discussion panel was held in BU’s Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism which addressed issues regarding sexual violence within the queer community. The event was organized …

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Spectrum Club Prepares For Drag Ball With Makeup Tutorial

March 28, 2013March 27, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

On Tuesday evening, BU’s Spectrum club held a drag makeup tutorial in preparation for their annual Drag Ball, which will be taking place this coming Friday in the GSU Back …

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BU Hillel’s Free Krav Maga Class is Awesome

February 28, 2013February 28, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

What ON EARTH is Krav Maga? I’m glad you asked! Krav Maga, a Hebrew phrase that literally means “contact combat,” is a relatively new style of martial arts that has become …

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BU Alcohol Policies Surprisingly Shortsighted

February 22, 2013February 22, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

Everyone knows that drinking is awesome. When you’re drunk, everyone is fun and funny, and everything that comes out of your mouth is hilarious. You’re witty and unguarded, and say …

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Know Your Boots: The Curious History of our Beloved ‘Docs’

February 5, 2013February 6, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

Right up there with pastel-hue hair and winged eyeliner, Doc Marten boots have become a staple of this season’s trendiest looks. Mind you, I’m not the fashion blogger here at …

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The Gibson House Museum: Our Back Bay Portal to the Victorian Era

January 23, 2013January 23, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

I was fortunate enough this past Tuesday to partake in a special tour of Boston’s historic Gibson House, and be immersed, although only for an hour, in the “unrestrained opulence” …

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A Review of ‘Guesstimation: Solving the World’s Problems on the Back of a Cocktail Napkin’

December 17, 2012January 26, 2013 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

Guesstimation, by Lawrence Weinstein and John A. Adam, is a book that would make the perfect holiday gift for anyone who wants to better understand the quantitative world around them. In life, …

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Pet Ownership in College Is Not for Everyone

December 3, 2012October 25, 2014 - by Naomi Spungen - Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, I was on my way to Walgreens to pick up toothpaste when I bumped into a girl—let’s call her Maureen—with whom I used to attend Hebrew …

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Thoughts on Boston’s Rodent Problem

November 8, 2012August 12, 2021 - by Naomi Spungen - 1 Comment

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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