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The team warms up with a game of bludger tag at practice. | Photo by Rachel Stine

Quidditch, Complete with Broomsticks and Bruises

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The intricacies of one of Boston University’s latest intercollegiate sports fill the international league’s official 54-page rule book: each team must have seven players on the field; scoring hoops and [...]

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Mar 21, 2011 | 2 Responses

BU's WRC strives to inspire action with current film series about women's issues and activism. | Photo Courtesy of the WRC

Fundraising BU Film Series Aims to Draw Attention to Women’s Issues

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“I was only 12-years-old.  At the time he was like what, 29, 30?” said a young woman, describing her start on what was often called “the track”, meaning life as [...]

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Mar 1, 2011 | 1 Response

The Tenth Annual Terrier Dancesport Competition

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Visit for info: http://people.bu.edu/ballroom/comp11.html Registration available here: http://www.ballroomregistrar.com/register/BU11/

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Jan 30, 2011 | Leave a response

What more could we want in life than a little food and wine?

Cooking Websites for Every Taste

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I am convinced that cookbooks are made from the scraps that fall from Satan’s kitchen table.  Though these books reek promises of turning your own kitchen into a fountain of [...]

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Jan 28, 2011 | 2 Responses

Intra-University Transfer Policy at its Best for Students? For the Administration?

Intra-University Transfer Policy at its Best for Students? For the Administration?

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Soon to be approved, a dramatic change in BU’s Intra-University Transfer requirements strives to bring the needs of students to the forefront of university policy after years of abiding by [...]

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Dec 5, 2010 | 4 Responses

Daters search for matches during their two minute chats at Hillel's Speed Dating | Photo by Rachel Stine

Speed Dating for Jewish Students: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, I Don’t Really Care if You Make Me a Match

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Last Thursday marked BU’s first ever speed dating event for Jewish students. Though many of the attendees had no intention of finding a future Mr. or Mrs., their parents apparently had their fingers crossed.

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Nov 23, 2010 | 1 Response

Filkins Shares War Coverage Experience

Filkins Shares War Coverage Experience

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“I write for a newspaper, and, you know, I think that in the time that I was in Iraq I probably went to 100 bombs of one sort or another, [...]

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Sep 24, 2010 | Leave a response

Sustainability Festival Strives Towards Student Involvement with Helping Environment

Sustainability Festival Strives Towards Student Involvement with Helping Environment

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Complete with opportunities for students to pitch in with BU’s efforts towards environmental sustainability, free food and goodies for all, today, September 16, will mark the first celebration of the [...]

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Sep 16, 2010 | Leave a response

Racial and Ethnic Identity Required for Federal Government

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At the start of this school year, BU students, faculty, and staff were required to complete a self-identifying race and ethnicity survey in order to comply with the US Department [...]

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Sep 10, 2010 | 2 Responses

Green Eggs and Exams

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With a little help from Dr. Seuss, poetry is one way to deal with being fed up with finals.

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May 6, 2010 | 1 Response

On Broadway’s “One Down” Earns a Thumbs Up

On Broadway’s “One Down” Earns a Thumbs Up

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BU On Broadway delivers an original Ben Folds musical, earning points for creativity and sheer talent but accompanied by a few stumbles.

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Apr 27, 2010 | 1 Response

Boston Ballet in Black and White by Gene Schiavone, courtesy of Boston Ballet.

Beating Half-Off “Deals” for Boston Shows

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Half price ticket counters are not all they’re cracked up to be if you know how to score the best student deals in Boston for performing arts.

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Apr 17, 2010 | Leave a response