by Jackie Reiss | March 15, 2010

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With the Student Village residences popping up and towering over Boston University, more and more students have opted to live on campus recently, with more choices available. Close proximity to class, optimal security and socializing with new floormates influences students to shell out the big bucks for StuVi, South campus, and Bay State brownstones. But [...](read more...)

by Heather Vandenengel | March 15, 2010

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It’s that time again. Soon, a little white slip with a number on it will appear in the mailboxes of thousands of students. Hands will reach in, pull them out and panic, elation, or confusion will ensue. Mass texts will immediately be sent out, asking “what was your housing number?” “Is that good?” “Do you [...](read more...)

by Anna Ward | March 15, 2010

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This article is the result of a collaborative effort between Quad writer Anna Ward and Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C. How much will $675,000 get you? That amount of money will buy you an additional 19 semesters at BU (and at least three more degrees), a medium-sized house [...](read more...)

by Lauren Hockenson | March 14, 2010

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March in Australia is famous for the city’s most fabulous festival of the year: LGBT Mardi Gras. Originating 25 years ago as a protest march, Mardi Gras has become a week-long celebration of gay culture and rights. This year’s Mardi Gras parade was broadcasted throughout Australia on Arena Network, a national cable TV station, and [...](read more...)