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‘Changeling’ Challenges BU Theater

‘Changeling’ Challenges BU Theater

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Willing Suspension Productions earns a solid B in its production of “The Changeling.”

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Mar 31, 2010 | 3 Responses

Unlocking One BU’s HUGE Task Force Report

Unlocking One BU’s HUGE Task Force Report

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The recently released “One BU: Unlocking the Undergraduate Experience” task force report announced the University’s efforts to improve the undergraduate experience throughout BU by attempting to “[enhance] current strengths and [...]

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Mar 28, 2010 | Leave a response

SAY WHAT: Tuition Edition

SAY WHAT: Tuition Edition

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BU’s Board of Trustees increased next year’s tuition and room and board rate at a combined increase of 3.65 percent, reportedly the lowest percentage since 1969. For the 2010/2011 academic [...]

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Mar 19, 2010 | Leave a response

“Boston Stands with Haiti” Surpasses Expectations

“Boston Stands with Haiti” Surpasses Expectations

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BU’s largest Haitian relief event, “Boston Stands with Haiti,” not only brought in the big bucks for Haiti’s recovery efforts but also ended with a bang thanks to The Official [...]

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Mar 2, 2010 | 2 Responses

SAY WHAT: Titillating Tattoos

SAY WHAT: Titillating Tattoos

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What does your tattoo say about you? Photos by Nicole Cousins

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Feb 23, 2010 | Leave a response

Aaron Colby and Mariah Sondergard stand out waiting for their awards. | Photo by Monica Castillo

BU’s Ballroom Blitz

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Hips swayed, toes were pointed, smiles gleamed, eyes winked at judges.  Costumes glimmered with rhinestones, revealing ample exposed skin to catch your eye but just enough to leave you curious.  [...]

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Feb 21, 2010 | Leave a response

A Dose of Realty Reality

A Dose of Realty Reality

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“The time has come!,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things!  Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, and…,” well, real estate.  With deposits for on campus housing coming [...]

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Feb 12, 2010 | Leave a response

Multiple Portraits

Creative Submission: Portraits of Strangers

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The task is simple: Use a continuous line to draw a complete stranger.  Draw anything about that stranger: his or her face, hands, entire body.  Draw anywhere: on toilet paper, [...]

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Feb 7, 2010 | 4 Responses

Add a Little Pop to Valentine’s Day

Add a Little Pop to Valentine’s Day

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Tired of sticking with the tried and true chocolate body paint and flower-scented massage oil this Valentine’s day? Looking to add a little oomph to this year’s celebration of looooove? [...]

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Feb 5, 2010 | Leave a response

Ozzy Obsessed

Ozzy Obsessed

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“I work at a church and I told the priest and the nun there that it’s like the pope coming to our church!” laughed Joe Picorelli from Maine as he [...]

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Jan 29, 2010 | 3 Responses

Times Announces New Fees for Online Readers: People Will Pay, But How Will the Competition Follow?

Times Announces New Fees for Online Readers: People Will Pay, But How Will the Competition Follow?

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The New York Times announced on Wednesday that it will begin charging frequent readers for access to its online articles on its website coming January 2011.  Readers will be allotted [...]

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Jan 22, 2010 | 6 Responses