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Yes, the wind killed the flowers. | Photo by Patricia Bruce

The Season That Came and Went: A Photo Story

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All photographs by Patricia Bruce Remember that glorious week (or so) when spring came to visit? The high was almost eighty degrees and all of the tights and leggings said [...]

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Apr 9, 2012 | Leave a response

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BU and FIRST Robotics Bring Science to Students

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All photographs by Ashley Hansberry. The Boston Regional FIRST Robotics Competition brought high school teams from the New England area and beyond together to compete in a weekend of friendly [...]

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Apr 9, 2012 | 2 Responses

Can Obama win a second term with his shaky leadership style? Photo from Flickr, courtesy of art_es_anna

Barack Obama May Not be the Man We Elected

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Four years ago when Barack Obama was running for president, he promised to lead with a radically different philosophy than former President George W. Bush. Obama gave speeches in Europe [...]

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Apr 9, 2012 | 1 Response

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On the Other Side: Production III

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Boston University is a big school indeed. Within our microcosmic universe, the different colleges are somewhat like galaxies, each existing independently of each other and only vaguely aware of the [...]

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Apr 8, 2012 | Leave a response

BU's College of Arts and Sciences. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons user Fletcher6

An Accepted Students’ Guide to BU

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Congratulations to Boston University’s (potential) Class of 2016! BU’s current admission rate – at 45.5% – is the lowest in university history. As expected, the class of 2016 will be [...]

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Apr 8, 2012 | Leave a response

When we were asked to pose for a picture at FODAC our last day, the staff surprised us by posting a thank-you message on the screen behind us. | Photo by Ron Hess

Alternative Spring Breaks: Stone Mountain, Georgia

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It was 7:59 a.m. I held my breath, waiting. Sixty seconds later, I clicked the link furiously. In a second the page would load, and I would only have a [...]

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Mar 26, 2012 | Leave a response

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Boston University Announces 2012-2013 Tuition Increase

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On March 16, Boston University President Robert Brown released the 2012-2013 tuition, room and board rates for the upcoming school year. Tuition tops off at $42,400 while basic room and [...]

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Mar 26, 2012 | Leave a response

American Soldiers in Afghanistan. | Photo courtesy of Duffman via Wikimedia Commons.

The Invisible Wounds of War: Mental Health in the Military

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In the early morning hours of March 11, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales walked off his combat outpost in rural Afghanistan and allegedly murdered 17 people, assaulting six more. He was formally [...]

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Mar 26, 2012 | 2 Responses

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Street Style Takes Over!

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Over the past few years, the term “street style” has evolved from a mostly irrelevant aspect of fashion into a major component of the style world. The advent of street [...]

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Mar 26, 2012 | 1 Response

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BU to Take Back the Night

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“Walk with a buddy. Keep your cell phone close by. Bring pepper spray, if possible. Walk quickly. Be aware of your surroundings. Maybe you should take a self-defense class one [...]

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Mar 25, 2012 | Leave a response

Unesco is a UN agency that supports education, science, and culture. Logo courtesy of Madden via Wikimedia Commons.

UNESCO Funding Cuts Not in Anyone’s Interest

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In October, the United States, Israel, and Canada all elected to pull funding from the United Nations Education, Science, and Cultural Organization – UNESCO – after the organization voted to [...]

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Mar 25, 2012 | 1 Response

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BU Sessions: Great View of the Moon

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  Great View of the Moon is a pop-acoustic duo with a presence in both Boston and Philadelphia. Comprised of Ian Thomas Miller and Ryan Stapleton, the  band plays an [...]

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Mar 25, 2012 | Leave a response